Varicella-zoster virus and cerebral aneurysm: case report and review of the literature

Clin Infect Dis. 2008 Jul 1;47(1):e1-3. doi: 10.1086/588842.

Abstract

We report a case of varicella-zoster vasculopathy that occurred in a 42-year-old renal transplant recipient with concurrent vertebral artery aneurysm and dissection. The patient was successfully treated with embolization and acyclovir therapy. Here, we review the English literature regarding the association of varicella-zoster virus infection with cerebral aneurysm.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acyclovir / therapeutic use
  • Adult
  • Anticoagulants / therapeutic use
  • Antiviral Agents / therapeutic use
  • Embolism / prevention & control
  • Herpes Zoster / complications*
  • Herpesvirus 3, Human / isolation & purification*
  • Humans
  • Intracranial Aneurysm / virology*
  • Male
  • Vertebral Artery / virology*

Substances

  • Anticoagulants
  • Antiviral Agents
  • Acyclovir