Varicella zoster virus infection presenting as isolated diplopia: a case report

被引：5

作者：

Pisapia, Raffaella ^{[1
]}

Rianda, Alessia ^{[1
]}

Mariano, Andrea ^{[1
]}

Testa, Angela ^{[1
]}

Galgani, Simonetta ^{[2
]}

Vincenzi, Laura ^{[1
]}

Abdeddaim, Amina ^{[1
]}

Oliva, Alessandra ^{[1
]}

Narciso, Pasquale ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Natl Inst Infect Dis Lazzaro Spallanzani, Clin Dept, Div 1, I-00149 Rome, Italy

[2] San Camillo Forlanini Hosp, Dept Neurosci, Rome, Italy

来源：

BMC INFECTIOUS DISEASES | 2013年 / 13卷

关键词：

Varicella zoster virus; Cranial nerve palsy; Molecular diagnosis; Clinical awareness; ENCEPHALITIS; OPHTHALMICUS;

D O I：

10.1186/1471-2334-13-138

中图分类号：

R51 [传染病];

学科分类号：

100401 ;

摘要：

Background: Involvement of trochlear nerve during Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) Infection has been rarely described, and always in association with skin rash. Case presentation: We describe the case of a patient with VZV infection presenting as isolated diplopia due to fourth cranial nerve palsy. The diagnosis has been obtained through the application of a standardized molecular diagnostic panel, and diplopia resolved after specific antiviral and corticosteroid therapy. Conclusion: This case evidences that clinicians should be aware of atypical VZV infection, even in the absence of the typical skin rash.

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