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Herpes simplex virus type I from a patient with radiculoneuropathy
JAMA
|January 26, 1979
Summary
Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) was found in spinal fluid causing unusual lumbosacral pain. This case highlights a rare neurological manifestation of HSV-1 infection.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Infectious Diseases
- Virology
Background:
- Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) is a common pathogen.
- Neurological complications of HSV-1 typically involve encephalitis or meningitis.
- Lumbosacral pain is not a commonly recognized symptom of HSV-1 infection.
Observation:
- A patient presented with atypical lumbosacral pain.
- Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis revealed the presence of HSV-1.
Findings:
- The isolation of HSV-1 from CSF in this case is highly unusual.
- The patient's symptoms represent a rare neurological presentation of HSV-1.
Implications:
- This case expands the spectrum of known neurological diseases associated with HSV-1.
- Clinicians should consider HSV-1 in the differential diagnosis of atypical lumbosacral pain, particularly in the context of neurological symptoms.
- Further research may elucidate the mechanisms behind this atypical presentation.