Background. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is becoming more common in diagnostic
laboratories. In some instances, its value has been established. In other cases, assays exist …

Viruses are a common cause of central nervous system (CNS) infections with many host,
agent, and environmental factors influencing the expression of viral diseases. Viruses can …

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 …

Many central nervous system infections are historically difficult to diagnose. Polymerase
chain reaction (PCR) has revolutionized the diagnosis of these infections because of their …

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

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 …

Three patients with viral infections of the central nervous system (CNS) were evaluated on
an inpatient infectious diseases consultation service within a two-week period. These cases …

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: Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is used to detect viruses in the cerebrospinal
fluid (CSF) of patients with neurological disease. However, data to assist its use or …

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