HSV-2 Meningitis Disseminated from a Herpetic Whitlow
Date Issued
November 12, 2013
DOI
10.1179/2046905511Y.0000000004
Abstract
HSV-2 meningitis is uncommon in childhood and is mainly associated with genital lesions or a history of sexual abuse. A 7-year-old boy with recurrent herpetic whitlow developed HSV-2 meningitis. HSV-2 was identified in the CSF by PCR. In children with herpetic whitlow, the risk of HSV-2, although rare, should be considered.