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Brivudine for treatment of varicella-zoster virus encephalitis
International Journal of Infectious DiseasesObjectives: Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) encephalitis is a rare but severe complication of VZV. Intravenous acycloviris the standard treatment, with the potential side effect of renal impairment that can complicate the therapeutic course and pose an ...
Zhaozhao Shao, Feiying Guo, Shunli Tang
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Varicella-zoster virus encephalitis in an AIDS patient [PDF]
Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2004 A 37-year-old man with a three-year history of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome was admitted with impaired consciousness, seizures and fever. He was on highly active antiretroviral therapy and on neurotoxoplasmosis secondary prophylaxis.
P.V. Toledo, L.N. Pellegrino, C.A. Cunha
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VARICELLA-ZOSTER ENCEPHALITIS IN AN IMMUNOCOMPETENT TRAVELER
Brazilian Journal of Infectious DiseasesThe varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is one of the main etiologies of encephalitis in adults, especially in elderly and immunocompromised individuals. Its occurrence in young immunocompetent patients, particularly without cutaneous manifestations, is rare ...
Erika Yuki Mogami Bomfim +4 more
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Varicella zoster encephalitis in an immunocompetent patient
BMJ Case Reports, 2023 Encephalitis is inflammation of the brain parenchyma, most often caused by viruses. Historically, data have shown herpes simplex virus 1 and 2 to be the most common causes of viral encephalitis, with cases due to varicella zoster virus (VZV) more often seen in older age and immunocompromised states.
Chakravorty, Kajori +2 more
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Varicella-Zoster Virus: A Case of Encephalitis
Cureus, 2023 Infection with the varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is very common worldwide and is one of the main causes of infectious encephalitis. Immunosuppressed patients are at increased risk of severe disease and central nervous system (CNS) involvement. We report the case of a 43-year-old man with HIV infection and poor adherence to antiretroviral therapy who ...
Rodrigues, Filipa +7 more
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Encephalitis and polyneuritis complicating varicella zoster infection [PDF]
Postgraduate Medical Journal, 1981 Summary A 70-year-old patient is described who developed symptoms and signs of a Guillain-Barré-type neuropathy and encephalopathy beginning 6 weeks after a cutaneous varicella zoster eruption. The patient made a complete symptomatic recovery over a period of 4 months.
J A, Twomey, D, Jefferson
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Meningo-encephalitis and herpes zoster-varicella
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 1965 Kerawala SDD
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Varicella zoster virus encephalitis in an immunocompetent woman [PDF]
International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2014 G.R. Yilmaz +6 more
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COVID-19 Associated With Concomitant Varicella Zoster Viral Encephalitis [PDF]
Neurology Clinical Practice, 2021 COVID-19 can potentially cause reactivation of VZV and subsequently have an additive effect in neurologic complications.
Pavan, Patel +4 more
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Case Reports in Dermatology, 2022 Disseminated zoster affects immunocompromised individuals and has a nondermatomal distribution. We report a 28-year-old male who initially presented to the dermatology clinic with pinprick sensation over the right side of his face that was followed by ...
Ghada Alhayaza +2 more
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