[CNS vasculitis after ophthalmic herpes zoster infection]

Rev Neurol. 1995 Sep-Oct;23(123):1063-6.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

We present a case of cerebral vasculitis secondary to infection with Varicella Zoster Virus which appeared in a 27 year old patient after a latency period of eight weeks. We emphasize the usefulness of angioresonance as a fitting means of evolutive follow up without the need to carry out control cerebral angiography. We likewise point out the usefulness of acyclovir as the sole treatment necessary in non-complicated cases.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Acyclovir / administration & dosage
  • Acyclovir / therapeutic use
  • Adult
  • Brain / virology*
  • Cerebral Angiography
  • Herpes Zoster / complications*
  • Herpes Zoster / virology
  • Herpesvirus 3, Human / isolation & purification
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Vasculitis / drug therapy
  • Vasculitis / etiology*
  • Vasculitis / virology

Substances

  • Acyclovir