Simian B virus infection
Overview
Simian B virus infection: A type of herpesvirus which occurs in monkeys but can be transmitted to humans through bites or through contact with infected monkey tissue as in a laboratory situation. The virus infects the brain (encephalitis) and the surrounding membrane (meningitis).
Symptoms
The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Simian B virus infection includes the 17 symptoms listed below: * Brain infection * Infection of membrane around brain * Fever * Headache * Malaise * Vomiting * Neuromuscular dysfunction * Visual disturbances * Cranial nerve dysfunction * Psychiatric symptoms * Seizures * Paralysis * Respiratory symptoms * Spinal cord infection * Meningitis * Stiff neck * Nausea Note that Simian B virus infection symptoms usually refers to various symptoms known to a patient, but the phrase Simian B virus infection signs may refer to those signs only noticable by a doctor.
Causes
Genital herpes is usually caused by infection with herpes simplex virus Type 2, but some studies report increasing incidence of infection with herpes simplex virus Type 1. This disease is typically transmitted through sexual intercourse, orogenital sexual activity, kissing, and hand-to-body contact. Pregnant women may transmit the infection to neonates during vaginal delivery if an active infection is present. Such transmitted infection may be localized (for instance, in the eyes) or disseminated and may be associated with central nervous system involvement. Other Possible Causes of these Symptoms * Brain infection * Cranial nerve dysfunction * Fever * Headache * Malaise * Meningitis * Nausea * Paralysis * Respiratory symptoms * Seizures * Stiff neck * Visual disturbances * Vomiting
Diagnosis
These home medical tests may be relevant to Simian B virus infection: * Cold & Flu: Home Testing: Home Fever Tests, Home Ear Infection Tests, Home Flu Tests