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KMID : 0378019670100030094
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New Medical Journal
1967 Volume.10 No. 3 p.94 ~ p.98
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Varicella Encephalitis
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朴達昱/Park, Tal Uck
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Abstract
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Twelve cases of varicella encephalitis were studied from the view point of age, sex, time of onset, previous allergic history, symptoms and signs, cerebrospinal fluid findings, white blood cell count and percentage of eosinophils. 4 to 7 years was the age of highest incidence and in male children the incidence was a little higher than that of females, 58: 42.
In 66 % of the cases the disease, began. 4-8 days after the occurance of the varicella exanthem. 50 % I had a history of previous allergy. Change of sensorium was the most frequent symptom and sign. The next most frequent was meningeal symptoms, such as vomiting. The incidence of ´convulsion was not significant. Only two cases had seizures. Cerebrospinal fluid was clear in most cases. A slight increase´ in the white blood cell count was the most significant finding. The cells in the cerebrospinal fluid were mostly lymphocytes. Total protein, sugar and chloride were almost within normal limits. The smear and culture of cerebrospinal fluid showed no bacteria. In conclusion among twelve patients six had tremor, three personality changes, two slurred speech, and one photophobia. In the treatment of varicella encephalitis, ACTH or cortisone and gamma-globulin are especially used.
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