Meningitis is a serious condition that affects the central nervous system. It is an inflammation
of the meninges, which is the membrane that surrounds both the brain and the spinal cord …

Sandfly-borne phleboviruses may cause a transient febrile illness (sandfly fever) or more
severe neuroinvasive disease. In the Old World, they are vectored by phlebotomine flies …

Background Varicella zoster virus (VZV) causes varicella and herpes zoster. These vaccine
preventable diseases are common globally. Most available data on VZV epidemiology are …

Viral infections of the central nervous system (CNS) are common worldwide and result in
considerable morbidity and mortality associated with neurologic illness. Until now, there …

Objective This narrative review considers the epidemiology of invasive meningococcal
disease (IMD) in North Africa and the adequacy of current preventive measures to provide …

According to ICTV, there are currently 66 known phlebovirus species. More than 40 of these
viruses were isolated or detected in phlebotomine sandflies and some of them are known …

Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is one of the most commonly identified infectious aetiologies of
encephalitis in North America and Europe. The epidemiology of encephalitis beyond these …

To evaluate commercial Lionex TB together with four antigens of Mycobacterium
tuberculosis (MPT-64, MT10. 3, 16 kDa and 38 kDa) for IgG and IgA cerebrospinal fluid …

Several viruses are responsible for aseptic meningitis; however, in the region of Southwest
Iran, the role played by each virus is still not very well known. The aim of this study is to …

Background: The clinical diagnosis of meningitis is crucial, particularly in children. The early
diagnosis and empiric antibiotic treatments have led to a reduction in morbidity and mortality …