Recurrent Benign Lymphocytic Meningitis Due to HSV-2: A Case Report
Recurrent benign lymphocytic meningitis (RBLM) is an uncommon form of aseptic meningitis characterized by the recurrence of meningeal symptoms followed by spontaneous recovery. Historically, RBLM has been attributed to herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 2 infection. Diagnosis is traditionally confirmed...
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| description | Recurrent benign lymphocytic meningitis (RBLM) is an uncommon form of aseptic meningitis characterized by the recurrence of meningeal symptoms followed by spontaneous recovery. Historically, RBLM has been attributed to herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 2 infection. Diagnosis is traditionally confirmed by PCR of viral DNA isolated from the CSF. Although the disease course is usually benign, antiviral therapy may benefit some patients. Here, we report the case of a young woman diagnosed with four episodes of aseptic meningitis within 10 years. The presence of HSV type 2 in the CSF was confirmed using PCR in three of the episodes. After the resolution of acute attacks, the patient was symptom-free with no neurological sequelae. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-37294de2c8374f57b1cdac7f3ed6b3582025-08-20T03:41:43ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsDr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Journal2666-819X2590-33492023-10-015415916110.1007/s44229-023-00036-zRecurrent Benign Lymphocytic Meningitis Due to HSV-2: A Case ReportSirine AhmadMohammed AlsaeedRecurrent benign lymphocytic meningitis (RBLM) is an uncommon form of aseptic meningitis characterized by the recurrence of meningeal symptoms followed by spontaneous recovery. Historically, RBLM has been attributed to herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 2 infection. Diagnosis is traditionally confirmed by PCR of viral DNA isolated from the CSF. Although the disease course is usually benign, antiviral therapy may benefit some patients. Here, we report the case of a young woman diagnosed with four episodes of aseptic meningitis within 10 years. The presence of HSV type 2 in the CSF was confirmed using PCR in three of the episodes. After the resolution of acute attacks, the patient was symptom-free with no neurological sequelae.https://journals.lww.com/10.1007/s44229-023-00036-zrecurrent meningitisrecurrent benign lymphocytic meningitishsv-2 |
| spellingShingle | Sirine Ahmad Mohammed Alsaeed Recurrent Benign Lymphocytic Meningitis Due to HSV-2: A Case Report Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Journal recurrent meningitis recurrent benign lymphocytic meningitis hsv-2 |
| title | Recurrent Benign Lymphocytic Meningitis Due to HSV-2: A Case Report |
| title_full | Recurrent Benign Lymphocytic Meningitis Due to HSV-2: A Case Report |
| title_fullStr | Recurrent Benign Lymphocytic Meningitis Due to HSV-2: A Case Report |
| title_full_unstemmed | Recurrent Benign Lymphocytic Meningitis Due to HSV-2: A Case Report |
| title_short | Recurrent Benign Lymphocytic Meningitis Due to HSV-2: A Case Report |
| title_sort | recurrent benign lymphocytic meningitis due to hsv 2 a case report |
| topic | recurrent meningitis recurrent benign lymphocytic meningitis hsv-2 |
| url | https://journals.lww.com/10.1007/s44229-023-00036-z |
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