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[Hypoglycorrhachia in mumps meningitis (author's transl)]

C Cintado Bueno, M A Aguilera Llovet, M Menéndez Ruiz

    Anales Espanoles De Pediatria
    |August 1, 1978
    PubMed

    Insights

    This study on mumps meningitis in children found low cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) glucose levels in 15% of cases. The exact cause of this hypoglycorrhachia in viral meningitis remains unexplained.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatrics
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Neurology

    Context:

    • Mumps meningitis is a common viral infection affecting children.
    • Parotid gland involvement is a consistent clinical feature.
    • Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) glucose levels can be affected during meningitis.

    Purpose:

    • To investigate the occurrence and characteristics of low CSF glucose in pediatric mumps meningitis.
    • To analyze potential causes for hypoglycorrhachia in viral meningitis.

    Summary:

    • Eighty children aged 1-7 years with mumps meningitis were studied.
    • Fifteen cases (18.75%) presented with low CSF glucose levels (≤40 mg/100 ml).
    • Hypoglycorrhachia persisted long-term in three patients, aligning with previous reports, but a definitive cause in viral meningitis was not identified.

    Impact:

    • Highlights a potential complication of mumps meningitis in children.
    • Underscores the need for further research into the mechanisms of CSF glucose dysregulation in viral infections.
    • Informs clinical awareness regarding CSF glucose monitoring in pediatric meningitis cases.

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