The use of nucleic acid (NA) amplification techniques has transformed the diagnosis of viral
infections of the central nervous system (CNS). Because of their enhanced sensitivity, these …

Hundreds of viruses cause central nervous system (CNS) disease, including
meningoencephalitis and postinfectious encephalomyelitis, in humans. The cerebrospinal …

Amplification of viral nucleic acids from the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) has considerably
improved the diagnosis of several acute, subacute and chronic viral infections of the nervous …

The etiology of encephalitis and meningitis, serious diseases of the central nervous system
(CNS), in most cases remains unknown. The importance of establishing a diagnosis …

The molecular analysis of cerebrospinal uid (CSF) provides an inestimable tool for the study
of HIV infection of the central nervous system (CNS). Current nucleic acid ampli® cation …

The cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is the gold standard to
detect cerebral viral activity. As positive findings do not prove an impact on the neurological …

Background: Epidemiological studies have indicated that the majority of cases of aseptic
meningitis result from viral infections. However, specific viral pathogens for aseptic …

Viruses are the leading cause of central nervous system (CNS) infections, ahead of bacteria,
parasites, and fungal agents. A rapid and comprehensive virologic diagnostic testing …

Objective: To assess the diagnostic reliability of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) on
cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) for virus-associated opportunistic diseases of the central nervous …

Background Standard laboratory techniques, such as viral culture and serology, provide
only circumstantial or retrospective evidence of viral infections of the central nervous system …