Subclinical reactivation of varicella zoster virus after covid-19 as a possible cause of stroke in young patient

Previous studies have observed an association between Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) infection and stroke. Here we discuss possible causes of Herpes Zoster (HZ) due to COVID-19. Reactivation of VZV caused by decline of cellular immune response has been noted during the convalescent period or after recovery from COVID-19. Whether s troke can be a late sequel of a COVID-19 due to different inflammatory and coagulation mechanisms is currently uncertain. We present the case of a young patient with acute ischemic stroke, two months after mild COVID19 infection associated with subclinical reactivation of VZV infection and discuss possible causes of stroke. Diffusio

Subsequent ischaemic event after intracerebral haemorrhage - case report

Mechanisms of ischemic stroke after intracerebral haemorrhage ( ICH) include blood pressure lowering, intracranial pressure elevation and microvasculopathy. A combination of local compression, oedema, inflammation, increased viscosity at varying stages of haemorrhage may lead to thrombotic events soon after ICH. Patients with cerebral microangiopathy may have higher risk for brain ischemia. We present a case of a 55 years old man with subsequent ischemic stroke 2 weeks after ICH