Gene amplification to detect herpes simplex virus (HSV) and varicella-zoster virus (VZV) genomes in cerebrospinal fluid in cases of encephalitis - INAHTA Brief

The aim of this report is to analyse coherence between the application, and good professional practice guidelines and professional opinion, with a view to including gene amplification for detecting herpes simplex and varicella-zoster virus genomes in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in patients with encephalitis on the list of clinical laboratory procedures reimbursed by the National Health Insurance system in France