Varicella-Zoster Virus in Cerebrospinal Fluid at Relapses of Multiple Sclerosis is Infective in  Vitro

We have reported the presence of varicella-zoster virus (VZV) DNA and viral particles in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) of multiple sclerosis (MS) patients during exacerbation. It is not known whether these viruses are infective.

Source: Archives of Medical Research - October 17, 2018 Category: Research Authors: Olivia Hern ández-González, Adolfo Martínez-Palomo, Julio Sotelo, Bibiana Chávez-Munguía, Graciela Ordoñez, Daniel Talamás-Lara, Benjamin Pineda, José de Jesús Flores-Rivera, Martha Espinosa-Cantellano Tags: Preliminary Report Source Type: research