[Herpes and acute urinary retention].
OBJECTIVE
The possible relationship between herpes zoster and acute urinary retention was investigated.


METHODS
Two cases of acute urinary retention secondary to herpes zoster are described. The pathophysiological mechanisms that influence this condition are analyzed.


RESULTS
Herpes zoster appears to play an important role in the development of micturition disorders.


CONCLUSIONS
Acute urinary retention can result from herpes zoster infection, although it usually resolves spontaneously.
Portillo Martín
J A
JA
Servicio de Urología, Hospital Universitario de Valdecilla, Santander, España.
Martín García
B
B
Rodríguez Hernández
R
R
Correas Gómez
M
M
Gutierrez Baños
J L
JL
Monje Mirallas
J M
JM
Roca Edreira
Y A
YA
D000208:Acute Disease; D000368:Aged; D006562:Herpes Zoster / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014521:Urethra; D014546:Urinary Catheterization; D016055:Urinary Retention / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy
Herpes y retención aguda de orina.