Recurrent herpes zoster with segmental paresis and postherpetic neuralgia.
Vojnosanit Pregl
; 71(2): 214-7, 2014 Feb.
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Postherpetic neuralgia and segmental paresis represent rare complications of herpes zoster infection. Recurrent herpes zoster is also rare and occurs within the first 3 years of the beginning of the illness in only 1.40% of cases but it is generally higher in cases of chronic lymphatic leukemia (3.5%). CASE REPORT We presented a patient with lymphatic leukemia who during the remission had 3 episodes of herpes zoster over a year. All of them took different parts of the body. One of these episodes was complicated by postherpetic neuralgia and segmental paresis. A complete recovery was seen in all the three episodes.CONCLUSION:
As immunosuppression is one of mechanisms of virus reactivation, it is likely associated with the described rare complications of herpes zoster.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Paresia
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Leucemia Linfocítica Crónica de Células B
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Huésped Inmunocomprometido
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Neuralgia Posherpética
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Herpes Zóster
Límite:
Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Vojnosanit Pregl
Año:
2014
Tipo del documento:
Article