Abstract
Multiple neurologic complications may follow the reactivation of varicella-zoster virus (VZV), including herpes zoster (also known as zoster or shingles), postherpetic neuralgia, vasculopathy, myelitis, necrotizing retinitis, and zoster sine herpete (pain without rash). These conditions can be difficult to recognize, especially as several can occur without rash.
Publication types
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Review
MeSH terms
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Age Factors
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Analgesics / therapeutic use
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Antiviral Agents / therapeutic use
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Chickenpox Vaccine / immunology
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Herpes Zoster / diagnosis
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Herpesvirus 3, Human / immunology*
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Humans
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Nervous System Diseases / diagnosis*
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Nervous System Diseases / virology
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Neuralgia, Postherpetic / diagnosis
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Neuralgia, Postherpetic / virology
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Retinal Necrosis Syndrome, Acute / diagnosis
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Retinal Necrosis Syndrome, Acute / virology
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Risk Factors
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Vascular Diseases / diagnosis
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Vascular Diseases / virology
Substances
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Analgesics
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Antiviral Agents
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Chickenpox Vaccine