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Post chicken pox neurological sequelae: Three distinct presentations.

Rudrajit Paul¹, Pankaj Singhania, Ma Hashmi

¹Department of Medicine, EKO CT & MRI Scan Centre, Medical College and Hospitals, 88-College Street, Kolkata -700 073, India.

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Summary

Varicella zoster virus (chickenpox) can cause serious neurological complications like meningitis and Guillain-Barré syndrome. Prompt diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing these rare but significant neurological sequelae.

Keywords:

Chicken pox meningitis polyradiculoneuropathy transverse myelitis

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Area of Science:

Neurology
Infectious Diseases
Virology

Background:

Varicella zoster virus (VZV) infection, commonly known as chickenpox, is typically a self-limiting illness.
Neurological complications, though infrequent, can occur following VZV infection.
Understanding these neurological manifestations is crucial for timely diagnosis and management.

Observation:

This report details three distinct cases of neurological involvement post-chickenpox.
Case 1: Meningitis, cerebellitis, and polyradiculopathy.
Case 2: Acute infective demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (Guillain-Barré syndrome).
Case 3: Acute transverse myelitis.

Findings:

All three patients presented with unique neurological diagnoses attributed to VZV infection.
Etiology was confirmed through patient history and serological testing for VZV.
The diverse neurological presentations highlight the varied impact of VZV on the nervous system.

Implications:

These cases underscore the importance of considering VZV as a potential cause of neurological disorders.
Varied treatment responses suggest individualized management strategies may be necessary.
Early recognition and intervention can potentially minimize long-term neurological disability.