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[Polyneuritis cranialis HHV-6 infection associated]
Diego Brustia1, Alessia Uglietti, Pietro Luigi Garavelli
1SCDO Malattie Infettive, Azienda Sanitaria Ospedaliera Maggiore della Carità, Novara.
Recenti Progressi in Medicina
|June 19, 2004
Summary
Human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) causes febrile illness in children and neurological issues in adults. A rare case of polyneuritis cranialis was successfully treated by eradicating HHV-6 with ganciclovir.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Virology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) is a known cause of acute febrile illness in children, such as exanthema subitum.
- HHV-6 has been implicated in various neurological disorders, including encephalitis, and potentially in conditions like multiple sclerosis and chronic fatigue syndrome.
Observation:
- A rare neurological condition, polyneuritis cranialis (multiple cranial nerve palsies without spinal cord involvement), was observed.
- The case involved a 52-year-old woman presenting with this rare disorder.
Findings:
- The patient was treated with the antiviral medication ganciclovir.
- Complete eradication of the Human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) was achieved.
Implications:
- This case highlights the potential role of HHV-6 in polyneuritis cranialis.
- Successful treatment with ganciclovir suggests antiviral therapy may be effective in managing HHV-6-associated neurological conditions.
- Further research is warranted to understand the link between HHV-6 and cranial nerve disorders.