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01-06-2020 | Rhinovirus | Case Report

Repeated viral meningitis in a newborn

Authors: Abdulaziz Alhazmi, Mouna Lazrek, Enagnon Kazali Alidjinou, Ilka Engelmann, Isabelle Schuffenecker, Francois Dubos, Didier Hober

Published in: Journal of NeuroVirology | Issue 3/2020

Abstract

Human enteroviruses (EV) are the most common cause of viral meningitis in children. Human parechoviruses (HPeV) are increasingly being recognized as a cause of central nervous system (CNS) infections and sepsis-like disease in children. Both viruses belong to Picornaviridae family. The clinical picture in EV and HPeV infections is usually nonspecific. Therefore, molecular detection of both viruses is needed for etiological diagnosis. In this case report, we describe and discuss clinical and laboratory findings of two consecutive episodes of viral meningitis caused by EV and HPeV, respectively, occurring in the first month of a newborn’s life.

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Title: Repeated viral meningitis in a newborn
Authors: Abdulaziz Alhazmi
Mouna Lazrek
Enagnon Kazali Alidjinou
Ilka Engelmann
Isabelle Schuffenecker
Francois Dubos
Didier Hober
Publication date: 01-06-2020
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Keywords: Rhinovirus
Meningitis
Published in: Journal of NeuroVirology / Issue 3/2020
Print ISSN: 1355-0284
Electronic ISSN: 1538-2443
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13365-020-00829-0

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Repeated viral meningitis in a newborn

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