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ArticleCase reports in infectious diseases2026

Rare Presentation of HHV-7 Meningitis in a Nonimmunocompromised Adult: A Case Report and Literature Review.

Ismail Al Hajj, Sara Farhat, Ghenwa El Dakdouki

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Ismail Al HajjInternal Medicine Faculty of Medicine Beirut Arab University Beirut Lebanon bau.edu.lb.
Sara FarhatInternal Medicine Faculty of Medicine Lebanese University Beirut Lebanon ul.edu.lb.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0005-7759-8201
Ghenwa El DakdoukiInternal Medicine Infectious Diseases Hammoud Hospital University Medical Center Saida Lebanon hammoudhospital.com.

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Abstract

Background: Human herpesvirus-7 (HHV-7) is a member of the herpesvirus family that is commonly asymptomatic during infection, but it can lead to the development of exanthema subitum. Although HHV-7 primarily affects children and establishes latency in the body, reactivation of HHV-7 can occur in individuals with compromised immune systems and those using immunosuppressive medications, resulting in diverse clinical manifestations. However, the acute HHV-7 presentation in immunocompetent adults is uncommon. Case Presentation: Here, we report a rare presentation of HHV-7 meningitis in an immunocompetent adult. Conclusion: This case report should raise concern about the atypical presentation of HHV-7 infection in an immunocompetent adult host, suggesting the urge to expand investigation on the pathogenicity of HHV-7 for better understanding of the mechanism of infection, early clinical intervention, and avoidance of further manifestations and death.

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HHV-7immunocompetent adultmeningitis

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PMID42889606
PMCPMC13670429

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