Recurrent HSV-2 meningitis in a 9-year-old girl

Scand J Infect Dis. 2006;38(6-7):570-2. doi: 10.1080/00365540500434661.

Abstract

While HSV-2 meningitis has been described in prepubertal children in the context of sexual abuse, to the best of our knowledge recurrent episodes have not been described in this population. We report a 9-y-old girl with recurrent HSV-2 meningitis presenting as aseptic meningitis without any evidence of genital herpes. A high index of suspicion for this condition would be needed to make a diagnosis in this age group, which in turn would guide further therapeutic decisions.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acyclovir / administration & dosage
  • Antiviral Agents / administration & dosage
  • Child
  • Child Abuse, Sexual
  • Female
  • Herpesvirus 2, Human*
  • Humans
  • Meningitis, Aseptic / cerebrospinal fluid*
  • Meningitis, Aseptic / drug therapy
  • Meningitis, Aseptic / prevention & control
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction
  • Secondary Prevention

Substances

  • Antiviral Agents
  • Acyclovir