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Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology
|January 28, 2017
Summary
A 65-year-old man with herpes zoster ophthalmicus and varicelliform eruption developed meningoencephalitis. Prompt treatment with oral acyclovir led to a rapid clinical response, highlighting effective management of this rare complication.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Infectious Diseases
- Ophthalmology
Background:
- Herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO) is a reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus (VZV) in the ophthalmic nerve.
- While typically localized, HZO can present with rare, severe systemic complications.

