What are the clinical features of VZV vasculopathy?
The clinical features of VZV vasculopathy include fever, headache, confusion, seizures, and weakness. Other symptoms may include vision loss, aphasia, vertigo, and mental status changes. Diagnosis can be confirmed with the detection of Kleindorfer anti-VZV IgG antibody in the patient's cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Treatment of VZV vasculopathy may include antiviral medications such as acyclovir, as well as anticoagulant medications and immunosuppressants.