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DOI: 10.3233/PNR-13077
Ischemic stroke following varicella vaccine
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Publication History
19 January 2012
10 January 2013
Publication Date:
29 July 2015 (online)
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Abstract
Although stroke may develop after varicella zoster virus infection, the relation between varicella vaccine and ischemic stroke is vague. A 13-month-old boy was admitted due to sudden onset right-sided hemiparesis. The past medical and family history were unremarkable, except for the administration of chickenpox vaccine 2 d before. Cranial magnetic resonance imaging showed acute cerebral ischemia. Detailed examinations for the etiological work-up were all normal. A definite causal relationship is difficult to establish between stroke and varicella vaccination, however.post vaccinaton complication may be considered in stroke patients without other demonstrable risk factors.