A 55 year old male presents with fever, a stiff neck, and co…
A 55 year old male presents with fever, a stiff neck, and confusion. These symptoms were preceded by “cold-like” symptoms. You suspect meningitis and perform a spinal puncture which reveals the presence of WBCs (mostly mononuclear cells), but normal glucose levels. A family history reveals the patient’s granddaughter who recently visited the patient, had herpangina. A positive viral culture from the CSF confirms your suspicion that the meningitis was caused by: