<p>Human herpesviruses (HHVs) cause central nervous system (CNS) infections; however, the role of neural autoantibodies remains unclear. We aimed to assess the presence of anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (anti-NMDAR) and anti-myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein (MOG) antibodies in HHV-associated CNS infections. Seventeen adults with HHV DNA in the cerebrospinal fluid were tested using flow cytometry-based assays. None of the patients tested positive for anti-NMDAR antibodies. Anti-MOG antibodies were detected in two patients with VZV-associated CNS infection, one appearing after deterioration and the other at onset. Both patients recovered without sequelae. Anti-MOG antibodies may arise in VZV-associated CNS infections, warranting the consideration of autoimmune mechanisms.</p>

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Investigation of anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor and anti-myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibodies in patients with human herpesviruses-associated central nervous system infections

  • Soichiro Ishimaru,
  • Yoshiki Kawamura,
  • Hiroshi Sakuma,
  • Sayuri Shima,
  • Hiroki Miura,
  • Akihiro Ueda,
  • Hirohisa Watanabe,
  • Tatsuro Mutoh,
  • Tetsushi Yoshikawa

摘要

Human herpesviruses (HHVs) cause central nervous system (CNS) infections; however, the role of neural autoantibodies remains unclear. We aimed to assess the presence of anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (anti-NMDAR) and anti-myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein (MOG) antibodies in HHV-associated CNS infections. Seventeen adults with HHV DNA in the cerebrospinal fluid were tested using flow cytometry-based assays. None of the patients tested positive for anti-NMDAR antibodies. Anti-MOG antibodies were detected in two patients with VZV-associated CNS infection, one appearing after deterioration and the other at onset. Both patients recovered without sequelae. Anti-MOG antibodies may arise in VZV-associated CNS infections, warranting the consideration of autoimmune mechanisms.