What is the value of detecting Kleindorfer anti-VZV IgG antibody in CSF to diagnose VZV vasculopathy?
Kleindorfer anti-VZV IgG antibody in CSF can be used to diagnose VZV vasculopathy, as suggested by a study published in the Neurology journal. The study found that this method of detecting Kleindorfer anti-VZV IgG antibody in CSF was effective in identifying VZV vasculopathy. Furthermore, a study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine concluded that treatment with oral acyclovir could be beneficial in the treatment of adult varicella. Additionally, studies published in Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS Behavior have shown that HIV prevalence is increased among patients with syphilis, and HIV associated cerebral vasculopathy can be successfully treated with HAART. Finally, a case report published in Pediatric Neurology found an occurrence of intracerebral aneurysm in an HIV-infected child.