Varicella-Zoster Meningoencephalitis in a Patient Exposed to HIV/AIDS: A Case Report

Santos, Michele Paula Dos and Soares, Carolina Boeira and Giacomet, Livia and Loro, Leonardo Bongiovani and Gomes, Luane Pereira and Maman, Raquel Silveira de and Lima, Barbara Adelmann De and Merten, Fernanda Bercht and Costa, Bartira Ercilia Pinheiro Da and Baron, Miriam Viviane (2022) Varicella-Zoster Meningoencephalitis in a Patient Exposed to HIV/AIDS: A Case Report. Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports. pp. 1-6. ISSN 2582-3248

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Official URL: https://doi.org/10.9734/ajarr/2022/v16i530470

Abstract

Aims: To report an unusual case of herpes zoster meningoencephalitis in an immunocompetent patient exposed to HIV/AIDS.

Presentation of Case: The present report deals with an immunocompetent patient who was diagnosed with meningoencephalitis caused by Herpes Zoster, an opportunistic infection that presented complications.

Discussion: Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is a pathogenic human herpes virus that causes chickenpox as a primary infection, after which it becomes latent in the peripheral ganglia. Later, the virus can be reactivated spontaneously or after a series of triggers to cause herpes zoster. Chickenpox and its complications are more severe in immunosuppressed patients.

Conclusion: An unusual case of varicella-zoster meningoencephalitis in an immunocompetent patient that deserves to be shared with colleagues.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	Institute Archives > Multidisciplinary
Depositing User:	Managing Editor
Date Deposited:	03 Feb 2023 06:32
Last Modified:	28 May 2024 04:36
URI:	http://eprint.subtopublish.com/id/eprint/1395

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