Lymphocytic choriomeningitis
MONDO:0001449A form of meningitis caused by lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus. mice and other rodents serve as the natural hosts, and infection in humans usually occurs through inhalation or ingestion of infectious particles. Clinical manifestations include an influenza-like syndrome followed by stiff neck, alterations of mentation, ataxia, and incontinence. Maternal infections may result in fetal malformations and injury, including neonatal hydrocephalus, aqueductal stenosis, chorioretinitis, and microcephaly. (From Joynt, Clinical Neurology, 1996, Ch26, pp1-3)
Also known as: lymphocytic meningitis, lymphocytic choriomeningitis mammarenavirus caused infectious meningitis, lymphocytic choriomeningitis mammarenavirus infectious meningitis, lymphocytic meningoencephalitis
13 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Rapid brain infection test could slash unnecessary antibiotic use
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a quick diagnostic test (BioFire FilmArray) can accurately predict the cause of meningitis or encephalitis in 182 adults. Participants with symptoms like fever, headache, or confusion will have their spinal fluid tested. The goal is to see if the test …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Federal University of Health Science of Porto Alegre • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Can we predict who survives meningitis? a new study seeks answers
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at the medical records of 300 people treated for meningitis at a hospital in Sohag, Egypt, to understand what factors influence their chances of recovery. Researchers will review past cases and follow new patients for a year, tracking who survives, who recovers f…
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 06:00 UTC