Publications by authors named "Jayasri Athi"
Article Synopsis
- Varicella zoster virus (VZV) can lead to serious neurological conditions, either as complications during initial infection or when the virus reactivates, with better outcomes if diagnosed early and treated with antiviral drugs.
- In a study involving 30 unvaccinated participants, VZV DNA was found in one case while anti-VZV IgG was present in a significant majority, highlighting varied clinical presentations such as meningitis and altered sensorium.
- Routine testing for both VZV DNA and anti-VZV IgG in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is essential to improve early detection and reduce complications from VZV reactivation.
