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[Hypoglycorrhachia in mumps meningitis (author's transl)]
Anales Espanoles De Pediatria
|August 1, 1978
Summary
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.