A physician suspects his patient has meningitis due to enterovirus. The viral culture of the cerebrospinal fluid is negative. What additional specimen type might you receive for confirmation of the original diagnosis?

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Enteroviruses can often be detected in throat swabs, especially early in the infection, making it a useful specimen for confirmation.

A Physician Suspects His Patient Has Meningitis Due to Enterovirus