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Atypical Presentation of Aseptic Meningitis Due to Varicella Zoster: A Case Report
INTRODUCTION: Varicella zoster virus (VZV) meningitis is primarily an infection of the immuno-compromised. However, it can also affect immunocompetent individuals. Reactivation of VZV typically presents with a distinct dermatomal rash suggestive of varicella zoster, but there have also been reports...
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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University of California Irvine, Department of Emergency Medicine publishing Western Journal of Emergency Medicine
2021
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8610470/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34813439 http://dx.doi.org/10.5811/cpcem.2021.7.53596 |
Sumario: | INTRODUCTION: Varicella zoster virus (VZV) meningitis is primarily an infection of the immuno-compromised. However, it can also affect immunocompetent individuals. Reactivation of VZV typically presents with a distinct dermatomal rash suggestive of varicella zoster, but there have also been reports of VZV meningitis presenting without a rash. CASE REPORT: We describe a case of VZV meningitis in a healthy, 30-year-old male presenting to the emergency department shortly after receiving his first coronavirus disease 2019 vaccination. He was treated with intravenous acyclovir and then discharged home on oral valacyclovir. CONCLUSION: Emergency physicians should consider aseptic meningitis in immunocompetent patients presenting with atypical headaches in this population. |
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