Neuromyelitis Optica and Herpes Simplex Virus 2: A Viral Trigger for Aquaporin-4 Autoimmunity?

Neurologist. 2018 May;23(3):92-93. doi: 10.1097/NRL.0000000000000172.

Abstract

The clinical and radiographic spectrum of Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder has broadened following the description of the aquaporin-4 antibody. The initial triggering event and reason for disease quiescence between relapses is unclear. We present a case of myeloradiculitis associated with aquaporin-4 antibody and concomitant herpes simplex virus 2 infection.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aquaporin 4 / immunology*
  • Autoantibodies / blood*
  • Autoimmunity / physiology*
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Neuromyelitis Optica / diagnostic imaging
  • Neuromyelitis Optica / immunology*
  • Neuromyelitis Optica / virology*
  • Spinal Cord / diagnostic imaging

Substances

  • Aquaporin 4
  • Autoantibodies