Spinal Myoclonus in Association with Herpes Zoster Infection: Two Case Reports
- 1 February 1974
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Cambridge University Press (CUP) in Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences
- Vol. 1 (4), 239-241
- https://doi.org/10.1017/s0317167100019831
Abstract
SUMMARY: Two cases of segmental spinal myoclonus, attributed to herpes zoster infection, are presented. The findings support the suggestion made by Campbell and Garland (1956) that “subacute myoclonic spinal neuronitis” is of viral origin. Both patients were receiving immuno-suppressive treatment when the myoclonus developed. The value of carbamazepine in therapy is mentioned.Keywords
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