Naslov
Varicella zoster virus reactivation in hemodialysis patients: manifestations, treatment, complications and outcome

Autori
Mesar, I ; Basić-Jukić, N ; Hudolin, T ; Katalinić, L ; Kes, P

Izvornik
Acta clinica Croatica (0353-9466) 50 (2011), 4; 549-552

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, pregledni rad, stručni

Ključne riječi
varicella zoster; encephalitis; chronic kidney failure

Sažetak
Varicella zoster virus reactivation often occurs in the setting of impaired immunity, which is generally present in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Therapy for variceIla zoster virus infection is well established. However, it is often been forgotten that acyclovir dosage should be adjusted to renal function. We point to the problem encountered in clinical practice when ESRD patient presents with cutaneous herpes zoster and neurological symptoms. Clinical findings alone may prove inadequate to determine whether neurological deficit is caused by infection of the central nervous system or is a consequence of acyclovir induced neurotoxicity.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

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