Meningoencephalitis caused by varicella-zoster virus reactivation in a child with dominant partial interferon-gamma receptor-1 deficiency

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Abstract

We describe a previously symptom-free 13-year-old boy with dominant partial interferon-γ receptor-1 deficiency and unusual varicella-zoster virus reactivation. This case supports the unsettled notion that some interferon-γ R-deficient patients are at enhanced risk for viral disease.

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Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)265-266
JournalThe Pediatric infectious disease journal
Volume30
Issue number3
Publication statusPublished - Mar 2011
Peer-reviewedYes

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Scopus 79951680781

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