Clinical spectrum and prognosis of neurological complications of reactivated varicella-zoster infection: the role of immunosuppression

In conclusion, the clinical spectrum of neurological complications in VZV reac tivation is wide. Mortality was low and sequelae were mild. The presence of IS may play a role on the severity of neurological symptoms, and a shorter time between HZ and the onset of neurological symptoms appears to be a negative prognostic factor.

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Source: Journal of NeuroVirology - July 20, 2020 Category: Neurology Source Type: research