scholarly journals Herpes zoster encephalitis: a rare complication in a nonagenarian

2017 ◽  
Vol 46 (5) ◽  
pp. 872-872
Author(s):  
Henry A. Tapia ◽  
Tania Tello ◽  
Miguel Galvez ◽  
Luis F. Varela
Keyword(s):  
Herpes Zoster ◽  
Rare Complication

Herpes zoster-encefalitis: een diagnostische uitdaging bij de geriatrische patiënt

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Carmans ◽  
C. Van Dessel
Keyword(s):  
Herpes Zoster ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Diagnostic Process ◽  
Herpes Encephalitis ◽  
Diagnostic Challenge ◽  
Varicella Zoster ◽  
Ramsay Hunt Syndrome ◽  
Hunt Syndrome ◽  
Prevalent Disease ◽  
Vesicular Rash

Herpes zoster encephalitis: a diagnostic challenge in a geriatric patient Reactivation of the varicella zoster virus (VZV) is a prevalent disease and is - in addition to the typical vesicular rash - responsible for rare neurological conditions. Older people form a major group of concern, given the increasing risk of VZV reactivation at a higher age together with a higher risk of complications. Herpes zoster encephalitis is a rare but serious complication which often presents atypically, delaying the diagnostic process. In this article, the medical history of a patient with herpes encephalitis without the typical clinical and biochemical signs of infection is presented. This patient also suffered from Ramsay Hunt syndrome, another rare complication of VZV, characterized by vesicular rash in the ear and ipsilateral peripheral facial paralysis. Both diseases are briefly reviewed and the potential benefits of vaccination are discussed.

Herpes Zoster as a Rare Complication of Liposuction

2004 ◽  
Vol 113 (6) ◽  
pp. 1838-1840 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tricia R. Andrews ◽  
Galen Perdikis ◽  
R. Bruce Shack
Keyword(s):  
Herpes Zoster ◽  
Rare Complication

Herpes Zoster: A rare complication of Infliximab in severe Crohnʼs disease

2007 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 663
Author(s):  
A Hirsch ◽  
I Zahavi ◽  
Y Rosenbach ◽  
G Dinari ◽  
J Amir
Keyword(s):  
Herpes Zoster ◽  
Rare Complication

Alveolar bone necrosis and tooth loss: A rare complication associated with herpes zoster infection of the fifth cranial nerve

1983 ◽  
Vol 56 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
William E. Wright ◽  
Mary L. Davis ◽  
David B. Geffen ◽  
Sue E. Martin ◽  
Mary J. Nelson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Herpes Zoster ◽  
Cranial Nerve ◽  
Tooth Loss ◽  
Alveolar Bone ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Herpes Zoster Infection ◽  
Bone Necrosis

scholarly journals Facial Herpes Zoster Following Rhinoplasty: A Rare Complication

2018 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. NP1-NP3
Author(s):  
Hasan Celik ◽  
Mustafa Hanci ◽  
Naci Karacaoglan
Keyword(s):  
Herpes Zoster ◽  
Rare Complication

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 Facial paralysis due to Ramsay Hunt syndrome - A rare condition

2017 ◽  
Vol 63 (4) ◽  
pp. 301-302 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aline Lariessy Campos Paiva ◽  
João Luiz Vitorino Araujo ◽  
Vinicius Ricieri Ferraz ◽  
José Carlos Esteves Veiga
Keyword(s):  
Herpes Zoster ◽  
Facial Paralysis ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Varicella Zoster Virus Infection ◽  
Varicella Zoster ◽  
Ramsay Hunt Syndrome ◽  
Hunt Syndrome ◽  
Condition Diagnosis ◽  
Symptoms And Signs

Summary Ramsay Hunt syndrome (or herpes zoster oticus) is a rare complication of herpes zoster in which reactivation of latent varicella zoster virus infection in the geniculate ganglion occurs. Usually, there are auricular vesicles and symptoms and signs such otalgia and peripheral facial paralysis. In addition, rarely, a rash around the mouth can be seen. Immunodeficient patients are more susceptible to this condition. Diagnosis is essentially based on symptoms. We report the case of a diabetic female patient who sought the emergency department with a complaint of this rare entity.

scholarly journals Orbital myositis: A rare complication of ophthalmic herpes zoster

2017 ◽  
Vol 98 (1) ◽  
pp. 79-81 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Loubet ◽  
J.-F. Vendrell ◽  
F. Macri ◽  
P.-H. Lefèvre ◽  
J. Frandon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Herpes Zoster ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Orbital Myositis

scholarly journals Case Report: When Shingles Disrupts Bladder Function

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 95-97
Author(s):  
Aaron Campeas ◽  
◽  
Eric J. Basile ◽  
◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Herpes Zoster ◽  
Dorsal Root ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Bladder Function ◽  
Buttock Pain ◽  
Varicella Zoster ◽  
Chicken Pox ◽  
Double Stranded Dna ◽  
Left Buttock ◽  
Vesicular Rash

Varicella Zoster (shingles) virus is a double stranded DNA in the Herpesviridae family that can present as both chicken pox and as shingles. The virus enters through the respiratory system, replicating in the nasopharynx, and causes a viremia upon primary infection. Varicella Zoster spreads to other organs and often lies dormant in the dorsal root ganglion. Reactivation of the virus is more common in older or immunocompromised patients and often presents as a painful vesicular rash in a unilateral dermatomal distribution with possible concurrent radiculopathy. A rare complication of herpes zoster is urinary dysfunction. We report a case of a 42-year-old patient diagnosed with herpes zoster whose primary complaint was left buttock pain and a maculovesicular rash in the S2-S4 dermatomal distribution. She was prescribed Valacyclovir and began to experience urinary retention two days after starting the medication.

scholarly journals Motor Paresis in Herpes Zoster- a Rare Complication

2017 ◽  
Vol 05 (03) ◽  
pp. 19485-19487
Author(s):  
Dr Ghanshyam Verma ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Herpes Zoster ◽  
Rare Complication
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