Publications by authors named "Jae Yeong Bae"
J Pers Med
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- Aseptic meningitis is characterized by inflammation of the meninges and changes in cerebrospinal fluid, without positive bacterial tests, and this study focuses on the viral causes, particularly herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2), in immunocompetent adults.
- The research analyzed 98 patients at a Korean hospital diagnosed with aseptic meningitis over two years, finding that HSV-2 accounted for 16.3% of cases, alongside other viruses like enterovirus and varicella zoster virus.
- Key findings suggested that HSV-2 predominantly affects females and is associated with higher white blood cell counts and protein levels in cerebrospinal fluid, while prior meningitis history and serum C-reactive protein levels were
