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Does HSV Type 2 Infection Cause Neurological Symptoms?
Question: does herpes simplex 2 cause neurological symptoms? I had genital herpes and at the same time I had nerve pain and weakness in legs and arms, maybe herpes myelitis?
Brief Answer:
Yes, HSV 2 may affect nervous system.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
The answer to your question is yes, herpes simplex type 2 can potentially cause neurological symptoms and diseases.
There are 8 herpesviruses that establish latency at the sensory ganglia of the peripheral nervous system.
It is possible for the herpes simplex 2 to affect any part of nervous including brain, brainstem, cranial nerves, spinal cord, and nerve roots.
Pain and weakness you refer may be related to several nerve roots involvement, or spinal cord involvement.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Greetings.
Yes, HSV 2 may affect nervous system.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
The answer to your question is yes, herpes simplex type 2 can potentially cause neurological symptoms and diseases.
There are 8 herpesviruses that establish latency at the sensory ganglia of the peripheral nervous system.
It is possible for the herpes simplex 2 to affect any part of nervous including brain, brainstem, cranial nerves, spinal cord, and nerve roots.
Pain and weakness you refer may be related to several nerve roots involvement, or spinal cord involvement.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Greetings.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Ok,thanks,what tests i need to do ?and is ther treatment?e
Brief Answer:
Nerve conduction study, MRI of the spine.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.
Tests necessary in your case are nerves conduction study (of legs and arms), EMG and spine MRI.
Treatment depends on examinations results and can include antiviral drugs, antineuralgic drugs and physical therapy.
Hope I helped you.
Take care.
Nerve conduction study, MRI of the spine.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.
Tests necessary in your case are nerves conduction study (of legs and arms), EMG and spine MRI.
Treatment depends on examinations results and can include antiviral drugs, antineuralgic drugs and physical therapy.
Hope I helped you.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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