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Phylogenetic Analysis of Varicella-Zoster Virus in Cerebrospinal Fluid from Individuals with Acute Central Nervous System Infection: An Exploratory Study.
Viruses - 19 Feb 2025
Paião Heuder G O, da Costa Antônio C, Ferreira Noely E, Honorato Layla, Santos Bianca M Dos, de Matos Maria L M, Domingues Renan B, Senne Carlos A, Lopes Amanda de O, de Paula Vanessa S, Witkin Steven S, Tozetto-Mendoza Tânia R, Mendes-Correa Maria Cássia
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: There is scarce information on Varicella-Zoster virus genetic variability in individuals with acute central nervous system infection in Brazil. The objective of this study was the molecular characterization of Varicella-Zoster virus isolates in cerebrospinal fluid from individuals with acute central nervous system infection. METHODS: Cerebrospinal fluid samples were collected from individuals...
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- Humans
- Herpesvirus 3, Human
- Phylogeny
- Male
- Female
