Search for varicella zoster virus in giant cell arteritis

Ann Neurol. 1998 Sep;44(3):413-4. doi: 10.1002/ana.410440323.

Abstract

Polymerase chain reaction and immunohistochemical analyses of formalin-fixed temporal arteries from 10 pathologically verified cases of giant cell arteritis did not reveal varicella zoster virus antigen or DNA.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Antigens, Viral / analysis
  • DNA, Viral / analysis
  • Female
  • Giant Cell Arteritis / virology*
  • Herpesvirus 3, Human / genetics
  • Herpesvirus 3, Human / immunology
  • Herpesvirus 3, Human / isolation & purification*
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction

Substances

  • Antigens, Viral
  • DNA, Viral