Lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus-associated meningitis, southern Spain.

ABSTRACT: Lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus (LCMV) was detected in 2 patients with acute meningitis in southern Spain within a 3-year period. Although the prevalence of LCMV infection was low (2 [1.3%] of 159 meningitis patients), it represents 2.9% of all pathogens detected. LCMV is a noteworthy agent of neurologic illness in immunocompetent persons.

SUBMITTER: Perez-Ruiz M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3358079 | biostudies-literature | 2012 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature