Recent reports show that varicella zoster virus (VZV) antigen is found in temporal artery (TA) biopsies in
patients with giant cell arteritis (GCA). Two experts (Drs Liao and Kedar) debate whether anti-viral therapy should be used routinely in patients with GCA.

Recent reports show that varicella zoster virus (VZV) antigen is found in temporal artery (TA) biopsies in patients with giant cell arteritis (GCA). Two experts (Drs Liao and Kedar) debate whether anti-viral therapy should be used routinely in patients with GCA.

Should Anti-Viral/Anti-VZV Treatment Be Used in Patients with GCA?

Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology keeps pace with important advances in all spheres of the neurologic and ophthalmologic sciences. Clinicians and researchers worldwide report on recent developments in diagnosing and treating ophthalmologic, neurologic, endocrine, inflammatory, and neoplastic conditions affecting the oculomotor and visual systems. 

The Journal publishes original, peer-reviewed articles on both clinical and basic aspects of neuro-ophthalmology. Other regular features include reviews, Viewpoints, Photoessays, editorials, letters, and special features including interviews, historical vignettes, and NANOS news.

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Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology keeps pace with important advances in all spheres of the neurologic and ophthalmologic sciences. Clinicians and researchers worldwide report on recent developments in diagnosing and treating ophthalmologic, neurologic, endocrine, inflammatory, and neoplastic conditions affecting the oculomotor and visual systems. The Journal publishes original, peer-reviewed articles on both clinical and basic aspects of neuro-ophthalmology. Other regular features include reviews, Viewpoints, Photoessays, editorials, letters, and special features including interviews, historical vignettes, and NANOS news.

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