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HHV‐6–Positive Meningitis in an Immunocompetent Adult: Diagnostic Challenges in Distinguishing Active Infection From Chromosomal Integration: A Case Report

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Consider human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) in immunocompetent adults with viral meningitis when standard tests are negative. Qualitative CSF PCR requires cautious interpretation because it cannot exclude chromosomally integrated HHV-6. Serial CSF improvement and rapid clinical recovery may support probable self-limited infection and help avoid unnecessary ganciclovir or foscarnet therapy.

Source: Clinical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.73407

Authors: Hatem M. Taha, Anwar Zahran, Orabi Hajjeh, Bara AbuBaha, Mohammed AbuBaha, Omar Marouf

Institution: An-Najah National University

Language: English

Topic: Cytomegalovirus and herpesvirus research

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,820