Varicella-zoster virus encephalitis in an immunocompetent child without vaccination
Gizem Guner Ozenen1, aybüke akaslan kara1, Arife Ozer1, Miray yılmaz çelebi1, Mustafa Gülderen1, Fahri Yüce Ayhan2, Ünsal Yılmaz31Department Of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, University Of Health Sciences Dr. Behçet Uz Children2Department Of Medical Microbiology, University Of Health Sciences Dr. Behçet Uz Children
3Department Of Pediatric Neurology, University Of Health Sciences Dr. Behçet Uz Children
Chickenpox, the primer infection of varicella-zoster virus (VZV), is usually benign, self-limiting disease and rarely causes severe complications. Encephalitis is a rare neurological complication of VZV in previously healthy children. We report an immunocompetent child without vaccination diagnosed with VZV encephalitis who was treated with acyclovir, and methylprednisone and recovered completely.
Keywords: Varicella-zoster virus, encephalitis, vaccination, immunocompetent, childrenGizem Guner Ozenen, aybüke akaslan kara, Arife Ozer, Miray yılmaz çelebi, Mustafa Gülderen, Fahri Yüce Ayhan, Ünsal Yılmaz. Varicella-zoster virus encephalitis in an immunocompetent child without vaccination. . 2023; 10(2): 156-159
Corresponding Author: Gizem Guner Ozenen, Türkiye
Corresponding Author: Gizem Guner Ozenen, Türkiye
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