| HSV-1/2 |
HSV-1/2 PCR: if negative and highly suspected, repeat within 3–7 days with CSF sent for HSV PCR; if test available, consider HSV CSF IgG and IgM in addition |
| VZV |
CSF: VZV IgG |
| Enterovirus |
CSF: EV PCR; Sensitivity may be low, if test available, consider throat swab and stool sent for EV PCR |
| EBV |
EBV serology: VCA IgG and IgM and EBNA IgG |
| HHV-6 |
CSF: HHV-6 PCR/Photoconductive relay |
| Influenza |
Culture/Antigen detection/Respiratory secretion PCR |
| JEV |
CSF/serum: JEV PCR/CSF: IgM/Serology: IgM |
| ZIKV/DV/ CHIKV |
CSF/serum: RT-PCR/CSF: IgM/Serology: IgG and IgM |
| Measles virus |
Plasma/CSF serology/CSF: PCR |
| CMV |
CSF: PCR/IgM |
| JCV |
CSF: RT-PCR/IgM/Serology: IgG and IgM/Plasma antigen |
| Rabies/ABLV |
Rabies/ABLV testing: serological analysis of serum and CSF; viral isolation or RT-PCR from saliva; tests for viral antigen or histopathology on either a brain biopsy or full-thickness biopsy of nape of neck |
