| VZV | Varicella-zoster virus |
| HZ | Herpes zoster |
| PCR | Polymerase chain reaction |
| CT | Computed tomography |
| IVIG | Intravenous immunoglobulin |
| AST | Aspartate aminotransferase |
| ALT | Alanine aminotransferase |
| LDH | Lactate dehydrogenase |
| CRP | C-reactive protein |
| WBC | White blood cell count |
| IgG/IgM | Immunoglobulin G/M |
| MMF | Mycophenolate mofetil |
| PSL | Prednisolone |
| CyA | Cyclosporine A |