Varicella zoster virus cerebral vasculopathy without rash accompanied by mucous and bloody diarrhea successfully treated with intravenous acyclovir: A case report
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Introduction: In recent years it has become evident that Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) reactivation can present as ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke or Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms in immunocompetent immunocompromised patients. Both VZV cerebrovascular visceral manifestations may appear the absence of a cutaneous rash.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Journal of clinical images and medical case reports
سال: 2023
ISSN: ['2766-7820']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52768/2766-7820/2307