Herpes Simplex Virus Meningitis Complicated by Ascending Paralysis

A case of herpes simplex virus (HSV) meningitis complicated by ascending paralysis with almost complete recovery following antiviral treatment is reported. We present this case to illustrate the importance of including HSV-induced neuropathy in the differential diagnosis of acute neurologic symptoms...

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Published in:Proceedings - Baylor University. Medical Center 2013-07, Vol.26 (3), p.265-267
Main Authors: Benjamin, Mina M., Gummelt, Kyle L., Zaki, Rabeea, Afzal, Aasim, Sloan, Louis, Shamim, Sadat
Format: Article
Language:English
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Care and treatment
Case Studies
Causes of
Diagnosis
Health aspects
Herpes simplex virus
Viral meningitis
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Summary:A case of herpes simplex virus (HSV) meningitis complicated by ascending paralysis with almost complete recovery following antiviral treatment is reported. We present this case to illustrate the importance of including HSV-induced neuropathy in the differential diagnosis of acute neurologic symptoms following the viral illness.
ISSN:0899-8280
1525-3252
DOI:10.1080/08998280.2013.11928977