The Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) or human herpes virus 3 is a neurotropic human alpha
herpes virus responsible for chickenpox/varicella and shingles/Herpes zoster (HZ). This …

Recently, much attention has been drawn to the importance of the impact of infectious
disease on human cognition. Several theories have been proposed, to explain the cognitive …

VZV produces a wide spectrum of CNS disorders that may be missed as some cases do not
have an associated rash or a CSF pleocytosis. Clinicians must be vigilant in including VZV …

Three α-herpesviruses are known to be associated with central nervous system (CNS)
infection; however, there are limited data on the incidence and clinical characteristics of α …

Background VZV infection can involve every level of the neurologic system: from the central
nervous system (CNS) to the peripheral nervous system (PNS), including aseptic meningitis …

Background Infectious encephalitis poses a global health challenge with a high mortality
and severe neurological consequences in survivors. Emerging pathogens and outbreaks …

Central nervous system (CNS) infections are rare diseases that are associated with
considerable morbidity and mortality. Increased knowledge based on contemporary data is …

Neuro-ophthalmic complications of varicella-zoster virus : Current Opinion in Ophthalmology
Neuro-ophthalmic complications of varicella-zoster virus : Current Opinion in Ophthalmology …

Encephalitis affects people across the lifespan, has high rates of mortality and morbidity, and
results in significant neurological sequelae with long-term consequences to quality of life …

The advent of highly sensitive molecular diagnostic techniques has improved our ability to
detect viral pathogens leading to severe and often fatal infections that require admission to …