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[Primary genital herpes with sacral meningoradiculitis]
P-N Carron1, J-L Anguenot, J-B Dubuisson
1Département de Gynécologie et d'Obstétrique, Hôpital Cantonal Universitaire de Genève, 30, boulevard de la Cluse, 1211 Genève, Suisse.
Journal De Gynecologie, Obstetrique Et Biologie De La Reproduction
|February 18, 2004
Summary
Genital herpes, often caused by Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV2), can lead to neurological complications like meningo-radiculitis. These neurological symptoms typically resolve completely with proper medical attention.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Infectious Diseases
- Virology
Background:
- Herpetic genital infection is a common sexually transmitted disease, primarily caused by Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV2).
- HSV2 exhibits neurotropic properties, enabling latency in sacral sensory ganglia.
Observation:
- Genital primo-infection can involve viral dissemination to adjacent neural structures, including meninges and nerve roots.
- This dissemination can manifest as mucocutaneous lesions coupled with peripheral neurological impairment.
Findings:
- The neurological complication observed is meningo-radiculitis, a form of inflammation affecting the meninges and nerve roots.
- Physicians must recognize these neurological symptoms, as they are associated with HSV2 genital infections.
Implications:
- Prompt identification and understanding of these neurological manifestations are crucial for patient management.
- Complete regression of neurological symptoms is expected, highlighting the importance of physician awareness and appropriate care for HSV2-related neurological complications.