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Postvaricella encephalitis.

M L Bauman, I Bergman

    Archives of Neurology
    |May 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    Post-varicella encephalitis in a child resolved with corticotropin therapy. Brain imaging revealed reversible demyelination, suggesting this process may underlie post-varicella encephalitis.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Pediatrics
    • Infectious Diseases

    Background:

    • Varicella (chickenpox) can lead to serious neurological complications, including encephalitis.
    • Post-varicella encephalitis presents a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge due to its variable clinical course.

    Observation:

    • A 9-year-old boy experienced a prolonged and fluctuating course of encephalitis following varicella infection.
    • The patient's condition deteriorated before showing improvement.

    Findings:

    • Initiation of corticotropin (ACTH) therapy coincided with clinical improvement and complete recovery.
    • Brain computed tomography (CT) scans demonstrated extensive white matter demyelination, which subsequently resolved.

    Implications:

    • Corticotropin therapy may be beneficial in managing severe post-varicella encephalitis.
    • The findings suggest that post-varicella encephalitis may involve a reversible demyelinative process, offering insights into its pathophysiology.