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Descriptor English:
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Encephalitis, Varicella Zoster
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Encefalitis por Varicella Zoster
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Encefalite por Varicella Zoster
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Synonyms English:
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Encephalitis, Human Herpesvirus 3
Herpes Zoster Encephalitis
Meningoencephalitis, Herpes Zoster
Varicella Encephalitis
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Tree Number:
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C02.182.500.300.400
C02.256.466.279
C02.290.355
C10.228.228.210.150.300.400
C10.228.228.245.340.355
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Definition English:
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Inflammation of brain tissue caused by infection with the varicella-zoster virus (HERPESVIRUS 3, HUMAN). This condition is associated with immunocompromised states, including the ACQUIRED IMMUNODEFICIENCY SYNDROME. Pathologically, the virus tends to induce a vasculopathy and infect oligodendrocytes and ependymal cells, leading to CEREBRAL INFARCTION, multifocal regions of demyelination, and periventricular necrosis. Manifestations of varicella encephalitis usually occur 5-7 days after onset of HERPES ZOSTER and include HEADACHE; VOMITING; lethargy; focal neurologic deficits; FEVER; and COMA. (From Joynt, Clinical Neurology, 1996, Ch 26, pp29-32; Hum Pathol 1996 Sep;27(9):927-38) |
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Indexing Annotation English:
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DF: ENCEPH VARICELLA ZOSTER
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History Note English:
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2000
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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34169
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Unique Identifier:
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D020804
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