Anti-rotavirus antibody in cerebrospinal fluid

Arch Dis Child. 1987 Mar;62(3):298-9. doi: 10.1136/adc.62.3.298.

Abstract

Ten infants with benign convulsions associated with rotavirus gastroenteritis had no specific antibodies in cerebrospinal fluid by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). On the other hand, eight of 173 patients with other neurological diseases had specific IgG, IgA, or IgM antibodies. The reason for positive ELISA results is discussed.

MeSH terms

  • Antibodies, Viral / cerebrospinal fluid*
  • Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
  • Gastroenteritis / cerebrospinal fluid
  • Gastroenteritis / immunology
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Rotavirus Infections / cerebrospinal fluid*
  • Rotavirus Infections / immunology

Substances

  • Antibodies, Viral