Varicella Zoster Virus Meningoencephalitis With an Atypical Presentation of Chest Pain, Impaired Memory, and Seizure

Neurologic complications of varicella zoster virus (VZV) reactivation can be associated with considerable mortality and morbidity. Aseptic meningitis associated with VZV infection is rare, occurring in 0.5% of immunocompetent individuals. One third of VZV-related neurologic disease occurs without the classic herpes zoster exanthema, making early recognition more difficult.
Source: The Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Tags: Selected Topics: Neurological Emergencies Source Type: research