Another case of virologically confirmed zoster sine herpete, with electrophysiologic correlation.
Publication/Presentation Date
4-1-1996
Abstract
A third virologically-confirmed case of thoracic-distribution zoster sine herpete is reported. Electromyography (EMG) of paraspinal muscles demonstrated frequent fibrillation potentials restricted to chronically painful thoracic root segments. Treatment with intravenous acyclovir and oral famciclovir were ineffective. These findings suggest the usefulness of EMG of muscles corresponding to painful dermatomes, combined with virologic studies, to support the diagnosis of zoster sine herpete.
Volume
2
Issue
2
First Page
136
Last Page
138
ISSN
1355-0284
Published In/Presented At
Amlie-Lefond, C., Mackin, G. A., Ferguson, M., Wright, R. R., Mahalingam, R., & Gilden, D. H. (1996). Another case of virologically confirmed zoster sine herpete, with electrophysiologic correlation. Journal of neurovirology, 2(2), 136–138. https://doi.org/10.3109/13550289609146547
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
8799205
Department(s)
Department of Medicine
Document Type
Article