Condition
Encephalitis, Varicella Zoster
Neurology
Overview
Inflammation of brain tissue caused by infection with the varicella-zoster virus (HERPESVIRUS 3, HUMAN). This condition is associated with immunocompromised states, including the ACQUIRED IMMUNODEFICIENCY SYNDROME. Pathologically, the virus tends to induce a vasculopathy and infect oligodendrocytes and ependymal cells, leading to CEREBRAL INFARCTION, multifocal regions of demyelination, and periventricular necrosis. Manifestations of varicella encephalitis usually occur 5-7 days after onset of HERPES ZOSTER and include HEADACHE; VOMITING; lethargy; focal neurologic deficits; FEVER; and COMA. (From Joynt, Clinical Neurology, 1996, Ch 26, pp29-32; Hum Pathol 1996 Sep;27(9):927-38)
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Quick facts about Encephalitis, Varicella Zoster
- Topic type
- Condition
- Category
- Neurology
- MeSH classification
- C01.207.245.340.400|C01.207.399.750.400|C01.925.182.525.400|C01.925.256.466.930.500|C10.228.140.430.520.750.400|C10.228.228.245.340.400|C10.228.228.399.750.400|C10.586.250.520.750.400
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Source: Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), produced by the U.S. National Library of Medicine. EuroCareFinder is not endorsed by the National Library of Medicine. MeSH version: 2026.