A case of herpes zoster associated encephalitis with rapid response to acyclovir.

Abstract	A case of herpes zoster encephalitis which responded very rapidly to acyclovir is presented. The differential serum: cerebrospinal fluid antibody response was followed and its value in making the diagnosis is discussed. The penetration of acyclovir into the cerebrospinal fluid was measured, and found to be in agreement with predicted values.
Authors	J S Cheesbrough, R G Finch, M J Ward
Journal	Postgraduate medical journal (Postgrad Med J) Vol. 61 Issue 712 Pg. 145-6 (Feb 1985) ISSN: 0032-5473 [Print] England
PMID	3983042 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Chemical References	Acyclovir
Topics	Acyclovir (cerebrospinal fluid, therapeutic use) Adult Encephalitis (cerebrospinal fluid, complications, drug therapy) Female Herpes Zoster (cerebrospinal fluid, complications, drug therapy) Humans

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