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| | #REDIRECT [[Varicella zoster encephalitis]] |
| {{CMG}} {{AE}} {{AG}}
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| {{SK}} Varicella zoster virus encephalitis; Herpes zoster encephalitis; Varicella zoster encephalitis; Varicella encephalitis;
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| ==Overview==
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| ==Classification==
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| Based on the duration of symptoms and etiology, VZV encephalitis may be classified into either acute or chronic.
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| ==Pathophysiology==
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| ==Causes==
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| VZV encephalitis may be caused by either varicella ([[chickenpox]] or herpes zoster ([[shingles]]).
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| ==Differentiating VZV Encephalitis from Other Diseases==
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| ==Epidemiology and Demographics==
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| ==Risk Factors==
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| ==Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis==
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| ==Diagnosis==
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| ===History and Symptoms===
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| ===Physical Examination===
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| ===Laboratory Findings===
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| ===CT===
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| ===MRI===
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| ==Treatment==
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| ===Medical Therapy===
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| ===Prevention===
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| ==References==
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| {{reflist|2}}
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| [[Category:Primary care]]
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| [[Category:Viral diseases]]
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| [[Category:Infectious disease]]
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| [[Category:Neurology]]
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