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Analysis of Candidate-Host Immunogenetic Determinants in Herpes Simplex Virus-Associated Mollaret's Meningitis
1 Jan 2000
Abstract excerpt
Infection due to herpes simplex virus (HSV) is associated with recurrent aseptic meningitis (Mollaret's meningitis); however, the neuropathogenesis of this disease remains unknown. We collected 20 cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) specimens that were positive for HSV DNA by using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay from patients with a clinical diagnosis of Mollaret's meningitis. Patients were predominantly female...
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