title: Herpes zoster encephalomyelitis associated with low dose methotrexate for rheumatoid arthritis.
abstract: We describe herpes zoster encephalomyelitis occurring 9 days after the onset of cutaneous zoster in an elderly patient taking low dose weekly methotrexate without concomitant prednisolone.
authors.affiliation: Wharfedale General Hospital, Otley, UK.
authors.forename: C C
authors.initials: CC
authors.lastname: Lyon
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Thompson
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D018501:Antirheumatic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000188:drug therapy*; D016516:CD4-CD8 Ratio; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D004679:Encephalomyelitis / Q000821:virology*; D005260:Female; D006562:Herpes Zoster; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D008727:Methotrexate / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D009894:Opportunistic Infections / Q000821:virology
chemical_list: D018501:Antirheumatic Agents; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D008727:Methotrexate