Varicella Zoster Virus Meningitis with Absence of Rash in an Immunocompetent Child

Mariam Lagrine; Karima El Fakiri; Noureddine Rada; Ghizlane Draiss; Nabila Soraa; Mohammed Bouskraoui

doi:10.1155/2021/2081270

Varicella Zoster Virus Meningitis with Absence of Rash in an Immunocompetent Child

Case Rep Med. 2021 Sep 30:2021:2081270. doi: 10.1155/2021/2081270. eCollection 2021.

Authors

Mariam Lagrine¹, Karima El Fakiri¹, Noureddine Rada¹, Ghizlane Draiss¹, Nabila Soraa², Mohammed Bouskraoui¹

Affiliations

¹ Pediatric a Department, University Hospital Med VI, Marrakesh, Morocco.
² Biology Department, University Hospital Med VI, Marrakesh, Morocco.

Abstract

Only a few cases in the literature have ever reported the reactivation of the varicella zoster virus (VZV) in children especially in the case of immunocompetent patients. It is an uncommon situation that may lead to several neurological complications. We report varicella zoster virus (VZV) meningitis in a 14-year-old healthy boy with no antecedent of rash. On his cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) examination, VZV DNA was detected. The rapid HIV test was negative. The treatment using acyclovir (20 mg/kg/8h) was effective, and the child's clinical condition rapidly improved.

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Case Reports