Frequency of Herpes simplex Infection in Iranian Children with Aseptic Meningitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Journal Title: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CURRENT RESEARCH IN MEDICAL SCIENCES - Year 2019, Vol 5, Issue 3
Abstract
Objective: the aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the Frequency of Herpes Virus Infection in Iranian Children with Aseptic Meningitis. Methods: the methods used for this systematic review were based on the "Cochrane Systematic Study Booklet" and "Appropriate Items for Systematic and Meta-Analysis Study (PRISMA)" tool. Results: The final research was conducted on 164 participants .Based on the results of random effects model, the incidence of Herpes simplex Infection in 164 Children was 9.8% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 5.3, 14.3 ). Discussion: As herpes simplex meningitis is treatable, it has to be considered for management of meningitis patients. In order to reduce the hospitalization rate and the use of unnecessary therapies and improve the health system
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Mohammad Hasan Mohammadi1
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