Publications by authors named "Ahmed Al-Dhahi"
Article Synopsis
- The varicella-zoster virus (VZV) causes chickenpox in children and can later reactivate as shingles, which may lead to complications like post-herpetic neuralgia.
- A case study focused on a patient with vague ear pain and multiple cranial nerve palsies who was diagnosed with VZV encephalitis after CSF analysis revealed elevated lymphocytes and VZV DNA.
- The patient received antiviral medications alongside antibiotics, which improved his neurological symptoms, emphasizing the importance of prompt diagnosis and treatment for better clinical outcomes.
