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Prevalence of Enterovirus Meningitis in Children: Report from a Tertiary Center

Izadi Anahita1, Rahbarimanesh Ali Akbar1, Mojtahedi Yousef1

  • 1Bahrami Children Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran.

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|December 21, 2018
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Enteroviruses, including Coxsackievirus and echovirus, are common causes of meningitis in Iranian children. Prompt diagnosis of these viral meningitis cases is crucial for effective treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Virology
  • Pediatric Infectious Diseases
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Meningitis is a frequent central nervous system infection, with viruses being the most common etiologic agents.
  • Enteroviruses represent a significant group of viral pathogens responsible for meningitis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence of Coxsackievirus and echovirus infections in children diagnosed with meningitis.
  • To identify specific enterovirus types and their clinical associations in pediatric meningitis cases.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective study evaluated 40 children with meningitis admitted to Bahrami Hospital between January 2017 and February 2018.
  • Data collected included patient demographics, clinical presentation, and causative viral agents.

Main Results:

  • Enteroviruses were identified in 65% of cases (26/40), with Coxsackievirus B5 (18 cases) and B4 (2 cases) being predominant.
  • Echoviruses accounted for 30% (6 cases) of the enterovirus-related meningitis.
  • Fever (100%) and nausea/vomiting (69.2%) were the most common symptoms associated with enteroviral meningitis.

Conclusions:

  • Enteroviruses are a major cause of viral meningitis in Iranian children.
  • The findings highlight the importance of early and accurate diagnosis for timely management of pediatric meningitis.

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