DOI: 10.36347/sajb.2016.v04i03.004

Pages: 197-198

Enteroviruses continue to be one of the most common viruses responsible for a large number of cases of viral meningitis/encephalitis. However, it is rare for clinicians to look for this pathogen in the work up of viral meningitis. This brief summary describes the epidemiology, serotypes and diagnosis of this common yet not often looked for cause of meningitis. Current review of the literature was done describing the current epidemiology and diagnosis Enteroviruses are the predominant virus responsible for a large number of cases of viral meningitis. There are several serotypes responsible for illnesses in the adult and pediatric population. Diagnosis should be based on the use of DNA PCR of the virus. Treatment is supportive.