ArticleMicroorganisms2025
Acute Viral Meningitis of Unidentified Etiology: Insights from a Mixed-Methods Study.
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- Changing Etiological Patterns of Pediatric Meningitis: A Three-Year Experience from a Tertiary Pediatric Emergency Hospital in Romania.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundEtiologic diagnosis in suspected viral meningitis is not always achievable, yet it can play a significant role in patient management. Our study aimed to do a comprehensive analysis of current practices regarding etiologic diagnosis in these cases and compare patients with and without known etiologic diagnosis in order to visualize if and how having an etiological diagnosis can impact patient management and/or outcome. METHODS AND
resultsWe conducted a convergent mixed-methods study. Quantitative data was obtained from 118 patients hospitalized during a one-year period. There were 40.7% (
conclusionsOur mixed-methods study shows that while clinicians consider etiologic diagnosis very important, it remains a diagnostic challenge even in modern times. Continued efforts are needed to optimize diagnostic strategies and address existing gaps in the etiologic workup of viral meningitis. There may be overlooked pathogens that have cost-efficient testing methods, like TBEV, that can be introduced in a testing protocol and may enhance patient management and reduce unnecessary hospital stays.
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