Aseptic Viral Meningitis Secondary to Herpes Simplex Virus 2 Genital Infection
Camille Marshall, Zachary T Clark, Michael R. Minckler
Apr 1, 2021
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Key Takeaway Key Takeaway: Aseptic viral meningitis caused by HSV-2 can occur in immunosuppressed individuals with untreated genital herpes due to side effects of medication.
Abstract
Aseptic viral meningitis is the most common cause of meningitis in the United States. Most cases of herpes simplex virus meningitis are caused by herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2), with HSV-1 primarily causing viral encephalitis. In this report, we present a case of aseptic meningitis generated by the HSV-2 in an immunosuppressed 35-year-old female with a recent diagnosis of genital herpes that was left untreated due to reported side effects of medication.
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