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[Meningitis caused by enterovirus in a pediatric hospital: experience in 1996]

S Valdezate1, F Mesa, J R Otero

  • 1Unidad de Virología, Hospital 12 de Octubre, Madrid.

Enfermedades Infecciosas Y Microbiologia Clinica
|June 5, 1998
PubMed
Abstract

Insights

Enteroviral meningitis occurred more frequently in spring, caused by multiple echovirus serotypes. Enteroviruses were isolated from cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) even without pleocytosis, indicating broader diagnostic considerations.

Area of Science:

  • Virology
  • Pediatric Infectious Diseases
  • Epidemiology

Context:

  • Enteroviral meningitis is a significant concern in pediatric populations.
  • Understanding serotype distribution and seasonal patterns is crucial for public health.
  • Previous studies have not fully elucidated the epidemiological characteristics in this specific setting.

Purpose:

  • To determine the incidence, serotype-level etiology, and epidemiological features of enteroviral meningitis in a pediatric emergency service in 1996.

Summary:

  • Enterovirus was cultured from 26.2% of CSF samples with pleocytosis and 4.5% of those without.
  • ECHO 30, ECHO 11, ECHO 9, and ECHO 7 were the predominant serotypes identified.
  • Most enteroviral isolates (79%) were detected between March and June, suggesting a spring seasonality.

Impact:

  • This study highlights the importance of considering enteroviral meningitis, even in cases lacking typical cerebrospinal fluid pleocytosis.
  • Findings contribute to the understanding of enteroviral meningitis epidemiology in children.
  • The data can inform public health strategies for managing enteroviral infections.

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