Cognitive impairment without altered levels of cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers in patients with encephalitis caused by varicella-zoster virus: a pilot study
Abstract Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is one of the most common agents causing viral infections of the central nervous system (CNS). VZV encephalitis is associated with severe neurological sequelae, despite antiviral treatment. Cognitive impairment has been reported and VZV has been associated with...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Publishing Group
2020-12-01
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Series: | Scientific Reports |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-79800-2 |