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ABSTRACT: Varicella zoster virus (VZV) has been known to cause cerebral arterial vasculopathy and an acquired antibody-mediated coagulopathy associated with purpura fulminans and generalized thromboembolism. There are no published reports of cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) associated with primary VZV infection. We report 2 cases that highlight an unusual presentation of VZV infection: CVST with primary varicella infection. One patient had extensive CVST with coexistent middle cerebral artery involvement. Primary VZV infection can be associated with thrombosis of cerebral arteries and venous sinuses.
Journal of stroke and cerebrovascular diseases: the official journal of National Stroke Association 06/2012;
