The Clinical Relevance of 'CSF Viral Culture'

摘要: The clinical relevance of CSF viral cultures was evaluated by reviewing the records 390 patients whose cultured for virus during a two-year period. diagnoses at hospital discharge were aseptic meningitis, meningoencephalitis, or both in 111 patients, and enterovirus isolated from other test specimens 46 (41%). diagnosis management nearly one half whom directly influenced this information. Hospitalization unnecessary use antibiotics shortened least 70 days. Enterovirus only study more likely to be positive an if it drawn young patient with meningitis summer fall months. data obtained are discussed compared national statistics. (JAMA1982;247:1843-1847)