How to Interpret a Positive Herpesvirus Result on CSF (Jeremy Nel)

These days, many CSF specimens are sent off for panels that include several common viruses, but clinicians may be unsure what to make of positive results. What does a positive EBV PCR result mean? When should I worry about HHV-6 if it pops up on the panel? Should I always treat a positive VZV result even if the patient has no symptoms?