Varicella-Zoster Virus in Cerebrospinal Fluid at Relapses of Multiple Sclerosis is Infective in Vitro

摘要

Background. We have reported the presence of varicella-zoster virus (VZV) DNA and viral particles in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) of multiple sclerosis (MS) patients during exacerbation. It is not known whether these viruses are infective. Aim. To determine whether the VZV found in CSF of MS patients in exacerbation phase are infective.