title: Aseptic meningitis caused by reactivation of varicella-zoster virus in two immunocompetent patients.
abstract: Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) may be a more frequent causative factor of aseptic meningitis than previously anticipated. Here we present 2 cases of reactivation of VZV in immunocompetent individuals, resulting in meningitis and affection of multiple cranial nerves, and discuss the incidence, clinical spectrum, pathogenesis, diagnostics and options for treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Infectious Diseases, Skejby Hospital, University Hospital of Aarhus, Aarhus, Denmark. trine.mogensen@dadlnet.dk
authors.forename: Trine H
authors.initials: TH
authors.lastname: Mogensen
authors.forename: Carsten Schade
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Larsen
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D014645:Herpesvirus 3, Human / Q000302:isolation & purification; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008582:Meningitis, Aseptic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy / Q000821:virology*; D014775:Virus Activation