Encephalitis associated with Zika virus infection and reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus in a Brazilian child
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; 51(3): 390-392, Apr.-June 2018. graf
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in En
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| ID: biblio-957418
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ABSTRACT
Abstract We report a case of encephalitis associated with Zika virus infection and reactivation of varicella-zoster virus in the central nervous system of a Brazilian child. This case raises the possibility that reactivation of the latent varicella-zoster virus may be a mechanism of neurological impairment induced by acquired Zika virus infection.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
LILACS
Main subject:
Herpesvirus 3, Human
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Encephalitis, Varicella Zoster
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Zika Virus
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Zika Virus Infection
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Child
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
America do sul
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Brasil
Language:
En
Journal:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Journal subject:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
Year:
2018
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Country of publication:
Brazil