Meningomielitis asociadas a infección por herpes virus humano 7. Comunicación de dos casos.

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MENINGOMYELITIS  ASSOCIATED WITH INFECTION BY HUMAN HERPES VIRUS 7. REPORT OF TWO CASES

Human herpesvirus 7 (HHV-7) may cause encephalomyelitis in immunocompetent adults. We report two patients infected by the virus. A 34 years old male presenting with paraparesis and a sensitive deficiency located in  D6 dermatome. Cerebrospinal fluid had 35 while blood cells per mm³ and 75 mg protein per dl. A PCR-microarray examination was positive for HHV-7. The patient was treated with prednisolone and ganciclovir with full recovery.  A 27 years old male presenting with headache, fever and diarrhea.  Cerebrospinal fluid analysis showed 160 cells per mm³ and 75 mg protein per dl. Viral RNA detection was positive for HHV-7. The patient was managed with analgesia and rest and was discharged with the diagnosis of viral meningitis. Our comunication   supports  the notion  that  HHV-7    may  be considered  as  pathogen  factor   in humans,  even in immunocompetent  ones.