Question
Microbiology Question on Central Nervous system
A patient presented with a high fever, altered sensorium, headache, neck rigidity, and seizures. He was diagnosed with HSV encephalitis. Which of the following tests can be used to confirm the diagnosis?
A
IgM in CSF
B
Tzanck smear of CSF
C
CSF PCR for viral DNA
D
CSF culture on chick embryo lines
Answer
CSF PCR for viral DNA
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (C): CSF PCR for viral DNA