title: Unusual onset of varicella zoster reactivation with meningoencephalitis, followed by rhabdomyolysis and renal failure in a young, immunocompetent patient.
abstract: We present an unusual onset of meningoencephalitis due to VZV reactivation, with increased intrathecal production of IgG VZV antibodies and negative PCR, in a young, immunocompetent adult. Herpes zoster erupted 5 d later. Rare complication of VZV-related rhabdomyolysis occurred, with subsequent ARF, in combination with acyclovir and ceftriaxone. The patient recovered fully and remained healthy.
authors: Department of Internal Medicine, Hippokration General Hospital., Athens, Vasilissis Sofias 114, Greece.
authors: Maria
authors: M
authors: Pirounaki
authors: George
authors: G
authors: Liatsos
authors: Ioannis
authors: I
authors: Elefsiniotis
authors: Michail
authors: M
authors: Skounakis
authors: Antonios
authors: A
authors: Moulakakis
mesh_terms: D058186:Acute Kidney Injury / Q000821:virology*; D000328:Adult; D020804:Encephalitis, Varicella Zoster / Q000134:cerebrospinal fluid / Q000150:complications* / Q000276:immunology; D014645:Herpesvirus 3, Human / Q000276:immunology / Q000472:pathogenicity*; D006801:Humans; D007121:Immunocompetence; D008297:Male; D008590:Meningoencephalitis / Q000134:cerebrospinal fluid / Q000150:complications* / Q000276:immunology; D012206:Rhabdomyolysis / Q000821:virology*