Thursday, November 19, 2009

Neuro viruses

Herpes Simplex-dorsal root/sensory neuron->localized blisters/cold sores
Herpes Zoster-dorsal root/sensory neuron->shingles (Think "Zoster-brand shingles")
Rabies-retrograde axonal transport (sensory & autonomic nerves affected--hence hypersalivation)
Polio-anterior (ventral) root/motor neuron->paralysis
Other Enteroviruses-hematogenous, cross BBB->meningitis, encephalitis (esp Coxsackie)
And Arboviruses cause encephalitis

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