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Encephalitis associated with herpes zoster

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Link to WHO Definition

Encephalitis associated with herpes zoster – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/154094552

A disease of the brain, caused by the reactivation of a latent infection with Varicella zoster virus (Human herpesvirus 3). This disease is characterised by fever, headache, or an altered mental status. Confirmation is by identification of varicella zoster viral DNA or anti-varicella zoster IgG in cerebrospinal fluid.