Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6122620 | Journal of Infection | 2016 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Increased amount of VZV DNA in serum of patients with VZV CNS infections seems associated with encephalitis and ongoing rash. Additionally, viral DNA analysis by PCR in serum may be a helpful diagnostic tool although viral DNA analysis by PCR in CSF is the method of choice for diagnosis.
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Authors
Anna Grahn, Tomas Bergström, Jim Runesson, Marie Studahl,