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[Adult cases of viral meningitis caused by echovirus type 13]

Hiromi Tsutsui1, Tadanori Hamano, Miho Toho

  • 1Second Department of Internal Medicine, Fukui Medical University.

Rinsho Shinkeigaku = Clinical Neurology
|September 25, 2003
PubMed

Insights

Echovirus type 13 (E13) caused viral meningitis in 73% of adult patients studied in 2002. This study highlights E13 as a significant cause of adult meningitis, with common symptoms including headache and fever.

Area of Science:

  • Virology
  • Neurology
  • Infectious Diseases

Context:

  • Echovirus type 13 (E13) outbreaks have been noted, primarily affecting children.
  • Adult viral meningitis cases require etiological investigation.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the prevalence and clinical characteristics of echovirus type 13 (E13) infections in adult patients with viral meningitis.

Summary:

  • Echovirus type 13 (E13) was identified in 73% of 11 adult viral meningitis cases in Fukui Prefecture between April and September 2002.
  • Patients, with a mean age of 27.4 years, presented with headache (100%), fever (100%), nausea/vomiting (88%), and Kernig's sign (88%).
  • Cerebrospinal fluid analysis showed an average cell count of 118/mm3, with polynuclear cells dominant early in disease. Prognosis was favorable.

Impact:

  • This study underscores the importance of considering E13 as a potential cause of viral meningitis in adults, not just children.
  • Findings contribute to understanding the epidemiology and clinical presentation of E13 meningitis in an adult population.

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