Focal epilepsy as a long term sequela of Parvovirus B19 encephalitis.

Human Parvovirus B19 (PVB19), the etiological agent of the fifth disease, is associated with a large spectrum of pathologies, among which is encephalitis. Since it has been detected from the central nervous system in children or in immunocompromised patients, its causative role in serious neurological manifestations is still unclear. Here we report the case of an 18-year-old healthy boy who developed encephalitis complicated by prolonged status epilepticus.

Fatal pulmonary disease and encephalic complication in a man with HSV-1 Infection: a case report.

Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) is associated with a large spectrum of pathologies i.e. pulmonary diseases.

Detection of serum IgA to HSV1 and its diagnostic role in sudden hearing loss.

A viral etiology of sudden hearing loss has been hypothesized by many authors. HSV1 neurotropism and its involvement in sudden hearing loss has implicated HSV1 as one of the most accredited etiological agents. A non-invasive method such as the titration of HSV1-specific IgA was evaluated to determine the role of HSV1 as a possible cause sudden hearing loss.

[Biologic tolerance of prolene prosthesis in inguinal hernia repair].

The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy, safety and durability of a calibrated inguinal hernioplasty polypropylene prosthesis, particularly in relation to the microbiological phenomena that may set in the vicinity of the polypropylene plugs and mesh employed. Over the period from January 1994 to December 2002, 1416 operations were carried out for inguinal hernia. In 5 of these patients we conducted an immunological study to assess serum cytokine concentrations.