A case of viral meningitis due to Varicella Zoster virus infection in a young adult male

IDCases. 2023 Sep 28;34:e01899. doi: 10.1016/j.idcr.2023.e01899. eCollection 2023.ABSTRACTA 36-year-old male with headaches was empirically treated for herpes simplex virus meningitis; CSF PCR testing later confirmed varicella zoster virus meningitis. Valacyclovir was increased to 2 g QID for remaining duration of therapy with full recovery. This case highlights the importance of comprehensive testing and proper treatment adjustment for rarer etiologies of aseptic meningitis.PMID:37786647 | PMC:PMC10542008 | DOI:10.1016/j.idcr.2023.e01899
Source: Herpes - Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Source Type: research