Table 3.
Specific encephalitis pathogens and frequency of testing
| Viral pathogens | Testing frequency, n = 74 (%) | Bacterial pathogens | Testing frequency, n = 74 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adenovirus | 5 (6.8%) | Bartonella sp | 1 (1.4%) |
| Australian Bat Lyssavirus | 0 | Chlamydia species | 5 (6.8%) |
| Cytomegalovirus | 18 (24.3%) | Legionella pneumonia | 4 (5.4%) |
| Enterovirus group | 20 (27.0%) | Mycoplasma pneumoniae | 9 (12.2%) |
| Epstein-Barr virus | 16 (21.6%) | Q fever | 10 (13.5%) |
| Flavivirus | 11 (14.9%) | ||
| Herpes simplex virus | 53 (71.6%) | Other pathogens | Testing frequency, n = 74 (%) |
| Influenza A & B viruses | 6 (8.1%) | Cryptococcus | 46 (62.2%) |
| Japanese Encephalitis | 0 | Mycobactrium tuberculosis | 11 (14.9%) |
| Kunjin | 2 (2.7%) | Rickettsiae | 2 (2.7%) |
| Measles virus | 1 (1.4%) | Toxoplasma | 7 (9.5%) |
| Mumps virus | 0 | ||
| Murray Valley Encephalitis | 5 (6.8%) | ||
| Rubella | 2 (2.7%) | ||
| Varicella zoster virus | 14 (18.9%) | ||