Aseptic meningitis caused by reactivation of varicella-zoster virus in two immunocompetent patients.
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.
Mogensen
Trine H
TH
Department of Infectious Diseases, Skejby Hospital, University Hospital of Aarhus, Aarhus, Denmark. trine.mogensen@dadlnet.dk
Larsen
Carsten Schade
CS
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