Portal de Periódicos da CAPES

Unusual onset of varicella zoster reactivation with meningoencephalitis, followed by rhabdomyolysis and renal failure in a young, immunocompetent patient

2006; Informa; Volume: 39; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1080/00365540600798809

1651-1980

Maria Pirounaki, George D. Liatsos, Ioannis Elefsiniotis, Michail Skounakis, Antonios Moulakakis,

Autoimmune Neurological Disorders and Treatments

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.