Disseminated Herpes Zoster with Acute Encephalitis in an Elderly Man: A Case Report.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Disseminated herpes zoster (HZ) is uncommon and typically occurs in immunocompromised populations, including patients with HIV/AIDS, transplantation recipients, and patients with autoimmune diseases. However, disseminated HZ may also occur in healthy patients. Many studies have found that its incidence is positively correlated with age, and the severity is also positively correlated with age. Central nervous system (CNS) complications during or following HZ are extremely rare. Encephalitis has been reported to affect only 0.1%-0.2% of HZ patients. The occurrence of disseminated HZ with acute encephalitis in immunocompetent patients is even less frequently reported.

Case presentation

An 85-year-old male presented with disseminated HZ and acute encephalopathy, lat

SUBMITTER: Xi S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12503542 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature