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An Unusual Presentation of Varicella Zoster Virus with Acute Cerebellitis and SIADH without a rash. (P2.315)
Conclusions:This report illustrates an unusual presentation of acute VZV cerebellitis and encephalitis, without a rash. To our understanding, this shows for the first time, severe acute onset neurological sequelae due to VZV.Disclosure: Dr. Lubomski has nothing to disclose. Dr. Markus has nothing to disclose. Dr. Brown has nothing to disclose.
Source: Neurology - April 17, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Lubomski, M., Markus, R., Brown, L. Tags: HIV, HTLV-I, PML, Other Viral Infections, and CJD Source Type: research

HSV-2 Encephalitis Presenting as Multifocal Ischemic Stroke (P4.375)
CONCLUSION A high index of suspicion needs to be maintained to diagnose infectious vasculitis. A history of immunosuppression and headache preceding cerebral infarction were important factors that ultimately led to the appropriate work up and diagnosis in this case. Lumbar puncture and prompt initiation of antiviral treatment is essential in stroke case of suspected CNS infection with HSV-2.Disclosure: Dr. Zhang has nothing to disclose. Dr. Sumida has nothing to disclose. Dr. Margolesky has nothing to disclose. Dr. Tornes has nothing to disclose. Dr. Ramos has nothing to disclose. Dr. Koch has nothing to disclose.
Source: Neurology - April 3, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Zhang, F., Sumida, A., Margolesky, J., Tornes, L., Ramos, A., Koch, S. Tags: Cerebrovascular Case Reports Source Type: research

Herpes-Simplex Virus 2: A New Player in Cerebral Vasculitis (P03.259)
CONCLUSIONS: The spectrum of atypical CNS manifestations related to HSV is emerging. We report a case of cerebral vasculitis, which was masked by the initial presentation as thalamic hemorrhage and followed by an encephalitic syndrome and multifocal ischemic stroke. The work-up revealed HSV-2 as a new and treatable cause of infectious vasculitis.Supported by: JS is supported by a scientific fellowship from the European Federation of Neurological Societies.Disclosure: Dr. Sellner has nothing to disclose. Dr. Wunderlich has nothing to disclose. Dr. Förschler has nothing to disclose. Dr. Nadas has nothing to disclose. Dr...
Source: Neurology - February 14, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Sellner, J., Wunderlich, S., Forschler, A., Nadas, K., Hemmer, B., Zepper, P. Tags: P03 Infections I Source Type: research