A case report of varicella-zoster meningitis in a vaccinated child. - GreenMedInfo Summary

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Abstract Title:

Varicella zoster virus meningitis in a previously immunized child.

Abstract Source:

Pediatrics. 2004 Aug ;114(2):e273-4. PMID: 15286270

Abstract Author(s):

Joel Schwab, Matthew Ryan

Article Affiliation:

Joel Schwab

Abstract:

We are reporting a previously well 5-year-old child with varicella-zoster meningitis who had a history of a previous immunization against varicella. This child also developed a transient sensorineural hearing loss. The child was treated with acyclovir and made a full recovery.

Article Published Date : Aug 01, 2004
Study Type : Human: Case Report
Additional Links
Diseases : Varicella : CK(200) : AC(32)
Anti Therapeutic Actions : Vaccination: All : CK(12698) : AC(1348), Vaccination: Varicella (Chicken pox) : CK(452) : AC(72)

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Key Research Topics

Disease

Varicella

Anti-Therapeutic Action

Vaccination: All
Vaccination: Varicella (Chicken pox)

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