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Erschienen in: European Journal of Pediatrics 9/2009

01.09.2009 | Short Report

Acute retinal necrosis caused by herpes simplex virus type 2 in a 3-year-old Japanese boy

verfasst von: Naoko Tanaka-Kitajima, Naomi Iwata, Yoshihiro Ando, Hiroko Sakurai, Mio Iwami, Kin-ichi Tsuzuki, Mineo Kondo, Yoshinori Ito, Hiroshi Kimura

Erschienen in: European Journal of Pediatrics | Ausgabe 9/2009

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Abstract

Acute retinal necrosis (ARN), which is characterized by rapidly progressing peripheral retinal necrosis, is caused mainly by herpes simplex virus type 1, herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2), or varicella-zoster virus. A previously healthy 3-year-old Japanese boy developed ARN in his left eye after being bruised by a milk container. HSV-2 DNA was detected in the aqueous humor of the affected eye. Serological testing suggested that the route of infection was from mother to child, although there was no past history of apparent HSV-2 infection. Childhood ARN has not been previously reported in Japan, possibly because of the low seroprevalence of HSV-2 in Japanese women. Pediatricians must be aware of this rare disease, which can affect individuals without a previous history of HSV even in a country with a low seroprevalence of HSV-2.
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Metadaten
Titel
Acute retinal necrosis caused by herpes simplex virus type 2 in a 3-year-old Japanese boy
verfasst von
Naoko Tanaka-Kitajima
Naomi Iwata
Yoshihiro Ando
Hiroko Sakurai
Mio Iwami
Kin-ichi Tsuzuki
Mineo Kondo
Yoshinori Ito
Hiroshi Kimura
Publikationsdatum
01.09.2009
Verlag
Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in
European Journal of Pediatrics / Ausgabe 9/2009
Print ISSN: 0340-6199
Elektronische ISSN: 1432-1076
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00431-008-0878-8

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