Human herpesvirus 7 meningitis in an adolescent with normal immune function: A case report

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World J Clin Cases. Jun 26, 2024; 12(18): 3636-3643
Published online Jun 26, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i18.3636

Human herpesvirus 7 meningitis in an adolescent with normal immune function: A case report

Yuan-Yuan Zhen, Jing Yang, Pei-Yuan Liao

Yuan-Yuan Zhen, Jing Yang, Pei-Yuan Liao, Department of Pediatrics, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University (Qingdao), Qingdao 266035, Shandong Province, China

Author contributions: Zhen YY analyzed the data and wrote the paper; Liao PY designed and guided the research; Yang J collected and downloaded the data of the research. All the authors revised it critically for important intellectual content, gave final approval of the version to be published and agreed to be accountable for all aspects of the work.

Informed consent statement: Informed written consent was obtained from the patient for publication of this report and any accompanying images.

Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors declare no conflicts of interest.

CARE Checklist (2016) statement: The authors have read the CARE Checklist (2016), and the manuscript was prepared and revised according to the CARE Checklist (2016).

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Corresponding author: Pei-Yuan Liao, PhD, Doctor, Department of pediatrics, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University (Qingdao), No. 758 Hefei Road, Shibei District, Qingdao 266035, Shandong Province, China. lpy020240@qlyyqd.com

Received: March 22, 2024
Revised: April 21, 2024
Accepted: May 7, 2024
Published online: June 26, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: This study reports an immunologically normal adolescent case of human herpesvirus 7 meningitis. The pathogenesis and clinical manifestations of the virus in healthy individuals were discussed by describing the clinical manifestations, laboratory findings, and imaging features of the patients in detail. The case reminds doctors to be alert to rare infections that may occur in individuals with normal immune function and to enhance awareness of the disease for timely diagnosis and treatment.