Fulminant Multiorgan Failure Due to Varicella Zoster Virus and HHV6 in an Immunocompetent Adult Patient, and Anhepatia

2011 ◽  
Vol 43 (4) ◽  
pp. 1184-1186 ◽  
Author(s):  
U. Maggi ◽  
R. Russo ◽  
G. Conte ◽  
D. Chiumello ◽  
G. Lunghi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Adult Patient ◽  
Varicella Zoster Virus ◽  
Multiorgan Failure ◽  
Immunocompetent Adult ◽  
Varicella Zoster

scholarly journals Herpes Zoster Infection Presenting as Aseptic Meningitis and Dermatomal Rash in Immunocompetent Adult

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suyash Dawadi ◽  
Sudesh Lamsal ◽  
Bhupendra Shah
Keyword(s):  
Herpes Zoster ◽  
Varicella Zoster Virus ◽  
Aseptic Meningitis ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
Virus Reactivation ◽  
Herpes Zoster Infection ◽  
Immunocompetent Adult ◽  
Varicella Zoster ◽  
Vesicular Rash ◽  
Immunocompromised Status

Herpes zoster is a localized, painful, and vesicular rash involving one or adjacent dermatomes caused by varicella-zoster virus reactivation. Herpes zoster presenting as aseptic meningitis is prevalent among elderly population and people with immunocompromised status. However, it is a rare phenomenon in the young immunocompetent adult; hence, we are reporting a case of a herpes zoster infection presenting as aseptic meningitis and dermatological manifestation in a 19-year-old immunocompetent male.

Atypical presentation of varicella-zoster virus encephalitis in an immunocompetent adult

Heart & Lung ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Mpaka ◽  
Apostolos H. Karantanas ◽  
Epaminondas Zakynthinos
Keyword(s):  
Varicella Zoster Virus ◽  
Atypical Presentation ◽  
Immunocompetent Adult ◽  
Virus Encephalitis ◽  
Varicella Zoster

scholarly journals Varicella Zoster Virus Pneumonitis and Brainstem Encephalitis Without Skin Rash in an Immunocompetent Adult

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ramachandiran Nandhagopal ◽  
Nelly Khmeleva ◽  
B. Jayakrishnan ◽  
Teresa White ◽  
Faisal Al Azri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Varicella Zoster Virus ◽  
Lung Biopsy ◽  
Central Nervous System Disease ◽  
Giant Cells ◽  
Multinucleated Giant Cells ◽  
Brainstem Encephalitis ◽  
Igg Antibody ◽  
Immunocompetent Adult ◽  
Varicella Zoster ◽  
System Disease

Abstract Varicella zoster virus (VZV) pneumonitis and brainstem encephalitis developed in an immunocompetent adult without rash. Chest computed tomography exhibited nodularity; lung biopsy revealed multinucleated giant cells, Cowdry A inclusions, VZV antigen, and DNA. Varicella zoster virus central nervous system disease was verified by cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) anti-VZV IgG antibody with reduced serum/CSF ratios.

scholarly journals Varicella-zoster virus meningitis with hypoglycorrhachia in a young immunocompetent adult without rash: A case report and literature review

IDCases ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 104-106 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nikolaos Spernovasilis ◽  
Athanasia Milioni ◽  
Ioannis Gialamas ◽  
Evangelos Kokorakis ◽  
Garufallia Fanti
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Varicella Zoster Virus ◽  
Immunocompetent Adult ◽  
Varicella Zoster

scholarly journals Characterization of Virus-specific Immune Response During Varicella Zoster Virus Encephalitis in a Young Adult

2019 ◽  
Vol 69 (2) ◽  
pp. 348-351 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicole L Sullivan ◽  
Christiane S Eberhardt ◽  
Andreas Wieland ◽  
Rama S Akondy ◽  
Jumi Yi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Immune Response ◽  
Varicella Zoster Virus ◽  
Severe Disease ◽  
Cd8 T Cell ◽  
T Cell Response ◽  
Immunocompetent Adult ◽  
Corticosteroid Administration ◽  
Viral Dissemination ◽  
Varicella Zoster

Abstract An immunocompetent adult received corticosteroids for chest pain, which later was clinically found to be herpes zoster (HZ). She developed severe disease and rapid viral dissemination that elicited an exceptionally strong varicella zoster virus–specific B-cell and CD8 T-cell response. Clinicians should consider atypical HZ presentation prior to corticosteroid administration.

scholarly journals Disseminated varicella-zoster virus in an immunocompetent adult

2015 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Branden Petrun ◽  
Victoria Williams ◽  
Sylvia Brice
Keyword(s):  
Varicella Zoster Virus ◽  
Immunocompetent Adult ◽  
Varicella Zoster
Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document