Varicella Zoster Reactivation Causing Aseptic Meningitis in Healthy Adolescents: A Case Series And Review Of The Literature.
Journal: The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal
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Abstract
We describe 3 cases of adolescent varicella-zoster virus reactivation, complicated by aseptic meningitis, presenting to our institution in a 3-year period. These cases highlight varicella-zoster virus reactivation as an important cause of aseptic meningitis in the differential diagnosis of healthy adolescents, even in the absence of a characteristic exanthem. Evidence-based management recommendations are needed.
Authors
Rachel Barry, Michael Prentice, Daniel Costello, Olivia O'mahony, Cillian Degascun, Susanna Felsenstein
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