A case report of varicella-zoster virus-related cerebral infarction in an AIDS patient
This case emphasizes the rare but significant risk of cerebral infarction in AIDS patients with VZV infection. It underscores the importance of early diagnosis, aggressive management, and continuous monitoring of neurological symptoms to mitigate long-term disability and reduce mortality in this vulnerable population.
Authors
- Hongxia Wei (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2253-9950)
- Cong Cheng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2154-2821)
- Rentian Cai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0350-1276)
- Fengxue Yu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1139-4925)
Institutions
- Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Medicine
- Published
- 2024-12-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/md.0000000000041164
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.77