Herpes encephalitis in an elderly immunocompetent lady – A case report
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Published:2021-08-03
Issue:2
Volume:14
Page:32-34
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ISSN:1694-0423
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Container-title:Internet Journal of Medical Update - EJOURNAL
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language:
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Short-container-title:IJMU
Author:
George Koruth P.,Jacob Geena,Pai Santhichandra,John Salini Baby
Abstract
Herpes zoster encephalitis is a rare complication of varicella zoster virus infection. As its clinical presentation is usually non-specific, it often goes unrecognized. Advent of polymerase chain reaction test for detecting viral particles in the cerebrospinal fluid has enabled rapid and accurate diagnosis.
Publisher
African Journals Online (AJOL)