Varicella Zoster Virus-Associated Meningitis as a Rebound Varicella Zoster Disease after Antiviral Discontinuation
Varicella zoster virus (VZV)-associated meningitis is usually progressive and can be fatal, and early diagnosis and aggressive treatment with intravenous antivirals such as acyclovir (ACV) are required in immunocompromised patients. Patients receiving corticosteroids and immunosuppressive therapy ha...
Main Authors: | Tetsuko Sato, Takenobu Yamamoto, Yumi Aoyama |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2021-02-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Dermatology |
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Online Access: | https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/512710 |
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