Stroke caused by varicella zoster virus Authors
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This topic will review the pathogenesis, epidemiology, risk factors for, clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment of VZV vasculopathy. The major clinical manifestations and complications of chickenpox and herpes zoster are discussed separately. (See "Epidemiology of varicella-zoster virus infection: Chickenpox" and "Treatment of varicella-zoster virus infection: Chickenpox" and "Vaccination for the prevention of varicella-zoster virus infection: Chickenpox" and "Clinical manifestations of varicella-zoster virus infection: Herpes zoster" and "Prevention of varicella-zoster virus infection: Herpes zoster".)
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