Herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV2): peripheral features

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV2): peripheral features. Paraesthesias, Urinary retention, Constipation. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

HSV2 radiculopathy: clinical features

  • Paraesthesias
  • Urinary retention
  • Constipation
  • Anogenital discomfort
  • Leg weakness
  • Frequently recurrent

HSV2 radiculopathy: MRI features

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Neonatal HSV2

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Systemic manifestations

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References

  1. Berger JR, Houff S. Neurological complications of herpes simplex virus type 2 infection. Arch Neurol 2008; 65:596-600.
  2. Pelligra G, Lynch N, Miller SP, Sargent MA, Osiovich H. Brainstem involvement in neonatal herpes simplex virus type 2 encephalitis. Pediatrics 2007; 120:e442-e446.
  3. Lohse N, Obel N. Meningitis caused by herpes simplex virus type 2. Ugeskr Laeger 2002; 164:4190-4192.
  4. Abbo L, Alcaide ML, Pano JR, Robinson PG, Campo RE. Fulminant hepatitis from herpes simplex virus type 2 in an immunocompetent adult. Transpl Infect Dis 2007; 9:323-326.
  5. Ganner A, Lee YM, Busche C, et al. Successful liver transplantation in a kidney and pancreas allograft recipient with fulminant herpes simplex virus type 2 hepatitis. Nephrol Dial Transplant 2007; 22:3334-3337.
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