scholarly journals The Efficacy of Amenamevir for the Treatment of Disseminated Herpes Zoster Complicated with Probable Varicella-zoster Pneumonia in an Immunocompromised Patient: A Case Report

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hiroki Kobayashi ◽  
Yusuke Yoshida ◽  
Tomoki Komoshita ◽  
Harumichi Suma ◽  
Yohei Hosokawa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Herpes Zoster ◽  
Immunocompromised Patient ◽  
Varicella Zoster

scholarly journals Herpes zoster recurrence within 1 month: A case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 ◽  
pp. 205873922110212
Author(s):  
Nan Zhao ◽  
Yulan Geng ◽  
Yexian Li ◽  
Lijuan Liu ◽  
Yanjia Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Flow Cytometry ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Herpes Zoster ◽  
B Cells ◽  
Varicella Zoster Virus ◽  
Lower Limit ◽  
Skin Disease ◽  
Clinical Manifestations ◽  
Varicella Zoster ◽  
Humoral Immune

Herpes zoster (HZ), caused by the varicella-zoster virus, is an infectious skin disease that rarely recurs after initial presentation. The mechanism underlying HZ recurrence is currently under investigation. In this article, we report a case of HZ relapse within 1 month. Analysis of patient’s clinical manifestations, histopathological features, and flow cytometry results indicated that the absolute and percentage values of B cells were below the lower limit. We hypothesized that the patient had abnormal humoral immune function, which may be one reason leading to the HZ relapse within 1 month. The findings of this case will serve as useful reference for HZ recurrence for clinicians. This case was impactful and added to the literature on HZ recurrence.

Herpes Zoster-Associated Encephalitis in a Patient Undergoing CAPD: Case Report and Literature Review

2007 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 391-394 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kim C.E. Sigaloff ◽  
Carola W.H. de Fijter
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Peritoneal Dialysis ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Herpes Zoster ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Neurological Complications ◽  
Cognitive Status ◽  
Dialysis Patients ◽  
Varicella Zoster ◽  
Capd Patient

Neurological complications of varicella zoster virus (VZV) reactivation have rarely been described in dialysis patients. We report a case of a continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) patient who developed herpes zoster encephalitis. The patient was treated with acyclovir and steroids and had a slow but complete return to her prior cognitive status. The available literature is reviewed and the differential diagnosis with acyclovir toxicity is discussed.

scholarly journals An adult co-presented with varicella and herpes zoster caused by varicella zoster virus genotype J, China: a case report

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Guangcheng Xie ◽  
Qiongling Wei ◽  
Wenping Guo ◽  
Dan Li ◽  
Pingping Sun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Herpes Zoster ◽  
Varicella Zoster Virus ◽  
Virus Genotype ◽  
Varicella Zoster

scholarly journals Orofacial Herpes Zoster Infection in Dental practice: A Case Report

2020 ◽  
Vol 58 (231) ◽  
Author(s):  
Deepa Gurung ◽  
Ujjwal Joshi ◽  
Bikash Chaudhary
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Herpes Zoster ◽  
Trigeminal Nerve ◽  
Maculopapular Rash ◽  
Dental Practice ◽  
Herpes Zoster Infection ◽  
Prodromal Symptoms ◽  
Varicella Zoster ◽  
Burning Pain ◽  
Ophthalmic Branch

Herpes zoster infection, commonly known as Shingles, is caused by reactivation of the Varicella-Zoster virus which may have remained latent in the dorsal root ganglia. HZI is characterized by prodromal symptoms of unilateral deep aching, burning pain followed by a maculopapular rash, vesicular eruptions, ulcers, and scab formations over the affected nerve distribution. The ophthalmic branch of the trigeminal nerve is more commonly involved in HZI than maxillary and mandibular branches; in particular, the maxillary involvement is rare. This is a case report of HZI in a 65-years-old male patient involving the maxillary division of the trigeminal nerve. This case highlights the importance of early diagnosis and prompt use of antivirals in managing orofacial HZI in dental practice.

scholarly journals Ramsay hunt syndrome- expect the unexpected: A case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 172-175
Author(s):  
Poorva Saxena ◽  
G. V. Ramachandra Reddy ◽  
Hina Handa ◽  
Ajita Singh
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Herpes Zoster ◽  
Neurological Diseases ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Varicella Zoster Virus Infection ◽  
Post Herpetic Neuralgia ◽  
Varicella Zoster ◽  
Ramsay Hunt Syndrome ◽  
Hunt Syndrome ◽  
Vesicular Rash

Herpes zoster represents a latent reactivation of the varicella zoster virus infection with a dermatomal pattern of eruption and complicated by post-herpetic neuralgia. Ramsay hunt syndrome is a rare complication of herpes zoster and it is not just a syndrome but it's rather an infectious disease. This syndrome is characterized by peripheral facial nerve palsy associated with an erythematous vesicular rash on the ear. It is characterized by unilateral pattern of facial involvement and presence of vesicles helps in early diagnosis and distinguish the syndrome with diseases mimicking other severe neurological diseases. This article reports a case of 56-year-old male patient who reported with a complaint of severe toothache, which serves as severe prodrome for reactivation of herpes zoster virus which later leads to Ramsay Hunt syndrome. This case report highlights about the management of herpes zoster and its complication and emphasizes on prevention of post herpetic neuralgia complication.

scholarly journals Recurrent Herpes Zoster in an Immunocompetent Male: A Case Report

2021 ◽  
Vol 59 (243) ◽  
pp. 1180-1181
Author(s):  
Niraj Parajuli ◽  
Rushma Shrestha ◽  
Laila Lama ◽  
Anupama Karki
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Herpes Zoster ◽  
Young Male ◽  
Oral Acyclovir ◽  
Immunocompetent Host ◽  
Varicella Zoster ◽  
Recurrent Herpes ◽  
The Right ◽  
Work Up ◽  
Rule Out

Herpes zoster is an infection caused by reactivation of varicella-zoster virus presenting as multiple grouped vesicular eruptions in a dermatomal pattern with associated pain. Recurrent herpes zoster is an uncommon event in an immunocompetent host. Here, we report a case of a young male presenting with herpes zoster over the T9 and T10 dermatome with the previous scarring of herpes zoster over the T6 dermatome over the right upper trunk. The patient improved on treatment with oral acyclovir and analgesics. In any patient with recurrenrt hepes zoster, work-up should be done to rule out immunosuppresion.

scholarly journals Thoracic and abdominal pain in a 28-year-old woman with a failing kidney transplant

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 323-324 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kirill Pavlov ◽  
Parweez Koehestanie ◽  
Jaap J Beutler ◽  
Tessa E H Römkens ◽  
Ellen K Hoogeveen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Viral Load ◽  
Gastric Mucosa ◽  
Virus Infection ◽  
Immunocompromised Patient ◽  
Varicella Zoster Virus Infection ◽  
Thoracic Pain ◽  
Varicella Zoster ◽  
Thoracic And Abdominal

This case report describes a young, immunocompromised patient who presented with thoracic pain. After an extensive workup, she was diagnosed with a varicella zoster virus infection with involvement of the gastric mucosa, pancreas and lungs for which she was treated with acyclovir. Although the viral load decreased significantly, the patient had persistent postherpetic neuralgia and nausea.

scholarly journals Herpes Zoster Radiculomyelitis With Aquaporin-4 Antibodies: A Case Report and Literature Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hiroto Eguchi ◽  
Haruka Takeshige ◽  
Sho Nakajima ◽  
Masayoshi Kanou ◽  
Asuka Nakajima ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Herpes Zoster ◽  
Healthy Woman ◽  
Aquaporin 4 ◽  
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Varicella Zoster ◽  
Initial Symptoms ◽  
A Cell ◽  
Specific Igg ◽  
Upper Thoracic

Background: The relationship between varicella-zoster virus (VZV)-associated myelitis and aquaporin-4 immunoglobulin-G (AQP4-IgG) remains unknown.Case Report: We report a case of acute radiculomyelitis with longitudinal extensive hyperintensity signals traversing the brainstem until the upper thoracic cord in a 55-year-old healthy woman following herpes zoster infection in the left C4-T3 dermatome. VZV-specific IgG in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and AQP4-IgG positivity on enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) were undetectable. Thus, she was diagnosed with immune-competent VZV radiculomyelitis. Forty-two months later, she experienced a relapse, and AQP4-IgG positivity was detected on ELISA. A cell-based assay (CBA) showed AQP4-IgG positivity not only at the time of recurrence but also retrospectively at 1 month after the initial symptoms. We concluded that AQP4-IgG-positive neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) was concurrent with VZV myelitis. After the second attack, she was treated with azathioprine and has had no relapse since then.Conclusion: We reported a case of VZV radiculomyelitis with confirmed concurrent AQP4-IgG positivity. NMOSD induced by herpes zoster has been recently identified, but distinguishing it from VZV myelitis can be difficult and whether these two diseases aggravate each other is unknown. Awareness of the potentially varied presentation of VZV myelitis can enable earlier recognition and proper treatment.

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