Encephalitis associated with Zika virus infection and reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus in a Brazilian child
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop;51(3): 390-392, Apr.-June 2018. graf
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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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Sujet Principal:
Herpèsvirus humain de type 3
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Encéphalite zostérienne
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Virus Zika
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Infection par le virus Zika
Type d'étude:
Diagnostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limites du sujet:
Child
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Humans
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Male
Pays comme sujet:
America do sul
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Brasil
langue:
En
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Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Thème du journal:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
Année:
2018
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Article