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Herpes Simplex Virus-Associated Aplastic Anemia.

Oscar A Hinojosa¹, Omar Ammari¹

¹Internal Medicine, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, USA.

|March 30, 2023

Summary

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Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) infection may be linked to aplastic anemia. Treating HSV-1 rapidly improved symptoms and pancytopenia in a patient with this uncommon condition.

Keywords:

acquired aplastic anemia herpes simplex virus type 1 oral mucositis viral infection-associated aplastic anemia viral mucositis

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Area of Science:

Hematology
Virology
Immunology

Background:

Aplastic anemia is a rare condition characterized by pancytopenia and hypocellular bone marrow.
While often idiopathic, potential causes include toxins, autoimmune disorders, and viral infections.

Observation:

A 56-year-old female presented with fever, odynophagia, dysphagia, and oropharyngeal necrotic ulcers.
Hematological analysis revealed severe pancytopenia, and bone marrow biopsy showed hypocellularity consistent with aplastic anemia.
PCR testing identified herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) infection.

Findings:

The patient received systemic antiviral therapy for HSV-1.
Rapid improvement in mucositis, pancytopenia, and overall clinical status was observed.

Implications:

This case suggests a potential, previously unrecognized association between HSV-1 infection and aplastic anemia.
Addressing HSV-1 as a potential trigger may lead to faster recovery in select aplastic anemia cases.