Hsv-2 Induced Cerebellitis: A Case Report of Hsv-2 Reactivation by Sars-Cov-2 Infection Publisher



Ehsanipur F¹ ; Vafaeeshahi M² ; Tahernia L³ ; Riahi A⁴
Source: Open Neurology Journal Published:2023

Abstract

Herpes simplex virus type 2 rarely causes encephalitis in humans. Some DNA viruses, such as HSV-1 and HSV-2, can be reactivated by COVID-19 infection. SARS-CoV-2 causes a wide spectrum of neurological deficits, such as stroke, delirium, movement disorders, and neuropathy. An unusual manifestation of HSV-2 was diagnosed as cerebellitis in our patient. It was concluded that SARS-CoV-2 can reactivate DNA viruses, such as HSV-2. Here, we reported a 1-year-old female infant with cerebellitis due to herpes simplex virus type 2 infection. The patient was treated with intravenous acyclovir and oral prednisolone for three weeks. Finally, during her 9-month neurological follow-up, she was able to walk with minimal ataxia. © 2023 The Author(s).