Herpes zoster encephalitis in two patients with kidney disease: Diagnostic and therapeutic challenges

06 Aug 2025
Dr. Gordon Chun-Kau Chan
Dr. Gordon Chun-Kau ChanSpecialist in Nephrology; Hong Kong
Dr. Gordon Chun-Kau Chan
Dr. Gordon Chun-Kau Chan Specialist in Nephrology; Hong Kong
Herpes zoster encephalitis in two patients with kidney disease: Diagnostic and therapeutic challenges







 

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