Meningomielitis asociadas a infección por herpes virus humano 7: Comunicación de dos casos / Meningomyelitis associated with infection by human herpes virus 7: Report of two cases
Rev. méd. Chile
; 139(12): 1588-1591, dic. 2011. ilus
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ABSTRACT
Human herpesvirus 7 (HHV-7) may cause encephalomyelitis in immune competent adults. We report two patients infected by the virus. A 34-year-old male presenting with paraparesis and a sensitive deficiency located in D6 dermatome. Cerebrospinal fluid had 35 white blood cells per mm³ and 75 mg protein per dl. A PCR-microarray examination was positive for HHV-7. The patient was treated with prednisolone and ganciclovir with full recovery. A 27-year-old male presenting with headache, fever and diarrhea. Cerebrospinal fluid analysis showed 160 cells per mm³ and 75 mg protein per dl. Viral RNA detection was positive for HHV-7. The patient was managed with analgesia and rest and was discharged with the diagnosis of viral meningitis. Our communication supports the notion that HHV-7 may be considered as pathogen factor in humans, even in immune competent ones.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
LILACS
Main subject:
RNA, Viral
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Roseolovirus Infections
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Encephalitis, Herpes Simplex
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Language:
Es
Journal:
Rev. méd. Chile
Journal subject:
MEDICINA
Year:
2011
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Chile
Country of publication:
Chile