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Cervical Transverse Myelitis After Chickenpox in An Immunocompetent Patient

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Varicella-zoster viruses complications involving the CNS are estimated to occur rarely, transverse myelitis after Varicella-zoster virus in most patients is characterized by an abrupt onset of progressive weakness and sensory disturbance in the lower extremities , like other viruses. We describe the case of 17 year-old boy who experienced cervical transverse myelitis after chickenpox with inability to walk and with urinary retention. He was not treated with any medication but complete revovery has been occured.

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Myelitis transverse chickenpox immunocompetence
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Rasoolinejad M, Abdi Layali Z, Shojaei E, Kalantari S. Cervical Transverse Myelitis After Chickenpox in An Immunocompetent Patient. Acta Med Iran. 1;48(6):417-418.