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Objective: We standardized the RT-PCR panviral CSF and determined its applicability in detecting acute enterovirus infection in the central nervous system in children under 15 years. Material and methods: RT-PCR was performed directly in CSF samples of 10 pediatric patients with suspected CNS infection and 9, with different conditions of the central nervous system. Results: 80% (8/10) of RT-PCR samples were positive for enterovirus in patients with suspected CNS infection and no sample was positive in patients with different ailments. Conclusions: Since enteroviruses are among the main etiologies of pediatric encephalitis, RT-PCR could be particularly useful for rapid detection in CSF.

Palabras clave: Enterovirus RT-PCR infection of the CNS.

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Vol. 64 Núm.1. Enero-Enero 2012 Pags. 59-66 Rev Invest Clin 2012; 64(1-ENGLISH)