Recurrent herpes zoster with segmental paresis and postherpetic neuralgia
Introduction. Postherpetic neuralgia and segmental paresis represent rare complications of herpes zoster infection. Recurrent herpes zoster is also rare and occurs within the first 3 years of the begining of the illness in only 1.4% of cases but it is generally higher in cases of chronic ly...
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2014-01-01
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| description | Introduction. Postherpetic neuralgia and segmental paresis represent rare
complications of herpes zoster infection. Recurrent herpes zoster is also
rare and occurs within the first 3 years of the begining of the illness in
only 1.4% of cases but it is generally higher in cases of chronic lymphatic
leukemia (3.5%). Case report. We presented a patient with lymphatic leukemia
who during the remission had 3 episodes of herpes zoster over a year. All of
them took different parts of the body. One of these episodes was complicated
by postherpetic neuralgia and segmental paresis. A complete recovery was seen
in all the three episodes. Conclusion. As immunosuppression is one of
mechanisms of virus reactivation, it is likely associated with the described
rare complications of herpes zoster. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e4f8c2e2dc2447d4860a9f2bfd569eea2025-08-20T03:26:25ZengMinistry of Defence of the Republic of Serbia, University of Defence, BelgradeVojnosanitetski Pregled0042-84502014-01-0171221421710.2298/VSP120605039M0042-84501300039MRecurrent herpes zoster with segmental paresis and postherpetic neuralgiaMartić Vesna0Clinic for Neurology, Military Medical Academy, Belgrade + University of Defence, Faculty of Medicine of the Military Medical Academy, BelgradeIntroduction. Postherpetic neuralgia and segmental paresis represent rare complications of herpes zoster infection. Recurrent herpes zoster is also rare and occurs within the first 3 years of the begining of the illness in only 1.4% of cases but it is generally higher in cases of chronic lymphatic leukemia (3.5%). Case report. We presented a patient with lymphatic leukemia who during the remission had 3 episodes of herpes zoster over a year. All of them took different parts of the body. One of these episodes was complicated by postherpetic neuralgia and segmental paresis. A complete recovery was seen in all the three episodes. Conclusion. As immunosuppression is one of mechanisms of virus reactivation, it is likely associated with the described rare complications of herpes zoster.http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0042-8450/2014/0042-84501300039M.pdfherpes zosterleukemia, lymphocytic, chronic, b-cellcomorbidityparesisneuralgiadrug therapy |
| spellingShingle | Martić Vesna Recurrent herpes zoster with segmental paresis and postherpetic neuralgia Vojnosanitetski Pregled herpes zoster leukemia, lymphocytic, chronic, b-cell comorbidity paresis neuralgia drug therapy |
| title | Recurrent herpes zoster with segmental paresis and postherpetic neuralgia |
| title_full | Recurrent herpes zoster with segmental paresis and postherpetic neuralgia |
| title_fullStr | Recurrent herpes zoster with segmental paresis and postherpetic neuralgia |
| title_full_unstemmed | Recurrent herpes zoster with segmental paresis and postherpetic neuralgia |
| title_short | Recurrent herpes zoster with segmental paresis and postherpetic neuralgia |
| title_sort | recurrent herpes zoster with segmental paresis and postherpetic neuralgia |
| topic | herpes zoster leukemia, lymphocytic, chronic, b-cell comorbidity paresis neuralgia drug therapy |
| url | http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0042-8450/2014/0042-84501300039M.pdf |
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