scholarly journals Claw Hand Deformity: A Rare Complication of Herpes Zoster

2021 ◽  
Vol Volume 13 ◽  
pp. 209-214
Author(s):  
Tachit Jiravichitchai ◽  
Waree Chira-adisai ◽  
Monratta Panuwannakorn ◽  
Sasisopin Kiertiburanakul
Author(s):  
L. Carmans ◽  
C. Van Dessel

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.


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

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

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

1983 ◽  
Vol 56 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
William E. Wright ◽  
Mary L. Davis ◽  
David B. Geffen ◽  
Sue E. Martin ◽  
Mary J. Nelson ◽  
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2018 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. NP1-NP3
Author(s):  
Hasan Celik ◽  
Mustafa Hanci ◽  
Naci Karacaoglan

Author(s):  
Poorva Saxena ◽  
G. V. Ramachandra Reddy ◽  
Hina Handa ◽  
Ajita Singh

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.


2017 ◽  
Vol 63 (4) ◽  
pp. 301-302 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aline Lariessy Campos Paiva ◽  
João Luiz Vitorino Araujo ◽  
Vinicius Ricieri Ferraz ◽  
José Carlos Esteves Veiga

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.


2017 ◽  
Vol 98 (1) ◽  
pp. 79-81 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Loubet ◽  
J.-F. Vendrell ◽  
F. Macri ◽  
P.-H. Lefèvre ◽  
J. Frandon ◽  
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2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 95-97
Author(s):  
Aaron Campeas ◽  
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Eric J. Basile ◽  
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...  

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.


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