ArticleBMC infectious diseases2021
Case report: aseptic meningitis secondary to varicella-zoster virus (VZV) without an exanthem post MMR vaccination.
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- The Prevalence of Enteroviruses, Mumps virus, and Herpes Simplex Virus-1 in Cerebrospinal Fluid Samples of Children with Aseptic Meningitis.Archives of Razi Institute · 2024Article
- Zoster Sine Herpete: two unusual cases of varicella-zoster reactivation with atypical complaints of acute chest pain and severe headache.BMC infectious diseases · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundVaricella-zoster virus (VZV) is a known cause of aseptic meningitis, with a predisposition for an immunocompromised population. A dermatomal rash usually accompanies aseptic meningitis secondary to VZV. CASE PRESENTATION: We report the case of a 31-year-old male with a history of chickenpox in childhood and recent shingles who presented with severe frontal headaches secondary to VZV meningitis. The patient had also recently received the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine. He recovered without any neurological sequala.
conclusionThis case report describes an immunocompetent patient with recent MMR vaccination who developed aseptic meningitis secondary to VZV without any dermatomal involvement (Zoster Sine Herpete).
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