Varicella Zoster Virus Optic Neuritis

Authors

  • J Gordon Millichap Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15844/pedneurbriefs-18-1-3

Keywords:

Varicella Zoster Virus, Optic Neuritis, Ocular Abnormalities

Abstract

A 13-year-old male presented with a corticosteroid-sensitive, varicella zoster virus (VZV)-related rapid loss of vision and bilateral disc edema after a febrile illness, and the case is reported from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA.

Published

2004-01-01

Issue

Section

Infectious/Autoimmune Disorders