ArticleJournal of general and family medicine2025
Low Sensitivity of Jolt Accentuation of Headache in Screening for Herpes Zoster-Associated Meningitis: A Retrospective Study of 70 Cases From a Single Institute.
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Background: Jolt accentuation of headache (JAH) is well-described as a highly sensitive indicator for detecting meningitis. However, its effectiveness in identifying herpes zoster (HZ)-associated meningitis remains unclear. Objective: This study aims to evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of JAH and other clinical manifestations in diagnosing HZ-associated meningitis. Methods: We conducted a retrospective study of medical records from a single institution, comparing clinical features between HZ patients who developed meningitis and those who did not. Results: A total of 70 HZ patients were identified, 17 of whom were diagnosed with meningitis and the remaining 53 who were not. JAH was significantly more prevalent in HZ patients with meningitis compared to those without (29.4% vs. 3.8%, Conclusion: While JAH demonstrates high specificity, it lacks high sensitivity in diagnosing HZ-associated meningitis and does not outperform other meningitis-related indicators.
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