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Distribution of VZV Antigen in TAs Pathologically Positive and Negative for GCA and in Normal TAs
| Site of VZV Antigen | TAs, % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| GCA Positive | GCA Negative | Normal | |
| Adventitia | 53 | 64 | 26 |
| Media | 31 | 13 | 49 |
| Intima | 16 | 23 | 25 |
Abbreviations: GCA, giant cell arteritis; TAs, temporal arteries; VZV, varicella-zoster virus.
