Transverse myelitis associated with herpes simplex virus infection

Authors
Galanakis, E Bikouvarakis, S Mamoulakis, D Karampekios, S Sbyrakis, S
Citation
E. Galanakis et al., Transverse myelitis associated with herpes simplex virus infection, J CHILD NEU, 16(11), 2001, pp. 866-867
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Pediatrics,"Neurosciences & Behavoir
Journal title
JOURNAL OF CHILD NEUROLOGY
ISSN journal
08830738 → ACNP
Volume
16
Issue
11
Year of publication
2001
Pages
866 - 867
Database
ISI
SICI code
0883-0738(200111)16:11<866:TMAWHS>2.0.ZU;2-L
Abstract
The case of an otherwise healthy 6-year-old boy with symptoms and signs of acute transverse myelitis is presented. The diagnosis was confirmed by magn etic resonance imaging. An episode of gingivostomatitis had preceded, and s erology indicated herpes simplex virus type I infection. The child recovere d gradually, and no relapses were noted during a 30-month follow-up period.