Post-chickenpox neurological complications have been reported mostly in paediatric population and immunocompromised adult individuals. Extensive multiple site neuraxis involvement is not common in immunocompetent adults. Treatment of these complications of varicella zoster infections is not settled as the exact pathogenesis is still elusive. We report a case of 28-year old immunocompetent female who presented with sensory and cerebellar ataxia with autonomic dysfunction and non-paralytic squint 2 weeks after the onset of fever associated with chicken pox eruptions. The patient was managed with steroids and acyclovir with favourable response.

Key words: chickenpox, varicella-zoster virus, cerebellum, neuritis, polyradiculoneuropathy, dysautonomias