Varicella Zoster Virus Meningitis with Absence of Rash in an Immunocompetent Child | Zendy

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Varicella Zoster Virus Meningitis with Absence of Rash in an Immunocompetent Child

Author(s) -

Mariam Lagrine,

Karima El Fakiri,

Noureddine Rada,

Ghizlane Draïss,

Nabila Soraa,

Mohammed Bouskraoui

Publication year - 2021

Publication title -

case reports in medicine

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.2

H-Index - 20

eISSN - 1687-9627

pISSN - 1687-9635

DOI - 10.1155/2021/2081270

Subject(s) - medicine , rash , varicella zoster virus , meningitis , virus , antecedent (behavioral psychology) , virology , chickenpox , varicella vaccine , viral meningitis , cerebrospinal fluid , pediatrics , immunology , dermatology , antibody , immunization , pathology , bacterial meningitis , psychology , developmental psychology

Only a few cases in the literature have ever reported the reactivation of the varicella zoster virus (VZV) in children especially in the case of immunocompetent patients. It is an uncommon situation that may lead to several neurological complications. We report varicella zoster virus (VZV) meningitis in a 14-year-old healthy boy with no antecedent of rash. On his cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) examination, VZV DNA was detected. The rapid HIV test was negative. The treatment using acyclovir (20 mg/kg/8h) was effective, and the child's clinical condition rapidly improved.

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