Varicella zoster virus–related myelitis: a case series and literature review
VZVM presents with diverse clinical manifestations and may occur without the typical vesicular rash. It can develop either during the initial phase of VZV infection or as a delayed complication. Early magnetic resonance imaging and CSF molecular testing support timely diagnosis. Prompt and adequate antiviral therapy combined with immunomodulatory treatment may improve neurological outcomes.
Authors
- Y. Q. Zhang
- Hui Bu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1883-8496)
- H B Wang
- Lantao Liang
- Ruohao Li
- Zhijiao Song
Institutions
- Hebei Medical University (CN)
- Hospital of Hebei Province (CN)
- Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University (CN)
- Hebei Meteorological Bureau (CN)
- First Hospital of Shijiazhuang (CN)
- Hebei Seismological Bureau (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Virology Journal
- Published
- 2026-03-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12985-026-03123-3
- Primary Topic
- Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00