Subclinical reactivation of varicella zoster virus after covid-19 as a possible cause of stroke in young patient

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Stroke may occur as a late sequel of COVID-19, possibly linked to varicella zoster virus reactivation.
A young patient developed acute ischemic stroke two months after mild COVID-19, raising concerns about VZV.
Analysis suggests VZV reactivation may result from immune response decline during COVID-19 recovery.
The findings highlight the importance of monitoring potential stroke risks after COVID-19 infection.

Abstract

Previous studies have observed an association between Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) infection and stroke. Here we discuss possible causes of Herpes Zoster (HZ) due to COVID-19. Reactivation of VZV caused by decline of cellular immune response has been noted during the convalescent period or after recovery from COVID-19. Whether s troke can be a late sequel of a COVID-19 due to different inflammatory and coagulation mechanisms is currently uncertain. We present the case of a young patient with acute ischemic stroke, two months after mild COVID19 infection associated with subclinical reactivation of VZV infection and discuss possible causes of stroke. Diffusion

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Subclinical reactivation of varicella zoster virus after covid-19 as a possible cause of stroke in young patient

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