Although differences in IL-6 amounts were not statistically significant, increased levels in patients were observed compared to healthy volunteers. PubMed and Google Scholar search without restrictions was conducted for articles that reported on cytokine levels in CSF in patients with an SSD compared to healthy controls. Our original data revealed statistically significant increases in levels […]
Month: May 2022
Quantitative real-time PCR analysis [12] of the CSF revealed presence of VZV-DNA with a concentration of 50
Quantitative real-time PCR analysis [12] of the CSF revealed presence of VZV-DNA with a concentration of 50.000 copies/mL indicating high viral replication. valacyclovir (3000?mg/day orally for 5 days). Additionally, we measured the intrathecal synthesis [13] of VZV immunoglobulin G antibodies (Enzygnost Anti-VZV/IgG, Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics) and found a specific antibody index (AI) of 74.9 (normal […]