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[Meningitis by Toscana virus in Spain: description of 17 cases]

José María Navarro1, Concepción Fernández-Roldán, Mercedes Pérez-Ruiz

  • 1Servicio de Microbiología. Hospital Universitario Virgen de las Nieves. Granada. España. josem.navarro.sspa@juntadeandalucia.es

Medicina Clinica
|April 7, 2004
PubMed
Abstract

Insights

Toscana virus causes lymphocytic meningitis in Spain. This study analyzed 17 cases, noting symptoms like headache and fever, with favorable outcomes in all patients.

Area of Science:

  • Virology
  • Epidemiology
  • Neurology

Context:

  • Toscana virus is an emerging cause of meningitis.
  • Limited data exists on Toscana virus meningitis in Spain.

Purpose:

  • To analyze the clinical and epidemiological features of Toscana virus meningitis.
  • To identify the prevalence and characteristics of Toscana virus infections in Spain.

Summary:

  • Toscana virus was isolated from 17 patients (7% of viral isolates) with aseptic meningitis in Spain between 1988 and 2002.
  • Patients, with a mean age of 27, predominantly resided in rural areas and presented with headache, fever, and nuchal rigidity.
  • All cases occurred between June and October, with favorable outcomes and a mean disease duration of 7 days.

Impact:

  • Highlights Toscana virus as a significant cause of lymphocytic meningitis in Spain.
  • Provides crucial data for understanding the epidemiology and clinical presentation of Toscana virus infections.
  • Informs public health strategies for meningitis prevention and control.

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