Viral & Bacterial Meningitis: Usefulness of Molecular Assays for the Determination of the Etiological Agents
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences - Year 2014, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
The review article includes the clinical significance of Human herpesviruses, herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and type 2 (HSV-2), varicella-zoster virus (VZV), cytomegalovirus (CMV), and Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and other bacteria responsible for central nervous system (CNS) infections in humans. Clinical usage of the Molecular Diagnosis assays has been of immense significance in such diseases. Keywords: Real Time PCR, Encephalitis, Polymerase Chain Reaction; Human herpesviruses; Aseptic meningitis; Spinal tap.
Authors and Affiliations
Nani Kazi Deshar, Sanjay Kumar, Rupendra Shakya, Punit Punia, Narotam Sharma, R. K. Singh
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