Viral infection?

You know you’ve been in ER a long time when you get acquainted with your 3rd shift of doctors and nurses.  After over 30 hours in an ER isolation room, Susan finally was admitted upstairs under the care of the internal medicine team, also in isolation until they understand the nature of her illness.  While we’re thankful she apparently does not have another case of fungal meningitis, they’re treating her for a viral infection until they can rule it out. 
This hospital episode has been more puzzling than others, since usually we’re able to diagnose a problem (hydrocephalus, infection, hemorrhage) pretty quickly and begin treating it.  This one’s a mystery and has some new elements.  While she had some symptoms of meningitis like head and neck pain, she lacked a fever and severe neck stiffness.  We’re still waiting for the fungal cultures of her spinal fluid; but the low white blood cell count indicates no infection there.  She does have a solid urinary tract infection; but that alone should not cause persistent headache. 
Susan complained of a sore scalp on the back of her head and neck beginning on Saturday – painful, not itchy.  I noticed the skin there had become red on Sunday and had developed rashy sores on Monday.  The rash is now the focus of the mystery and is assumed to be an effect of a herpes simplex virus until a culture taken last night can be completed.  Meanwhile, she’s feeling okay and is getting pain meds when she needs them.  People rightfully get concerned when there’s an ER/hospital event; but this one’s not critical or getting wonky. I expect we’ll understand the problem soon and will be able to finish treatment and get her home in a few days. As always, we know Susan’s big issue with GBM and her many complications are in God’s hands as we ask him for healing and pursue medical treatment.  Also, we’re thankful to each of you who support us with prayer and expressions of care.