Investigating the Disseminated Varicella Zoster Virus Infection After Rituximab Use in Nephrotic Syndrome: A Case Report Disseminated Varicella Zoster
Journal of Pediatric Nephrology,
Vol. 11 No. 1 (2023),
13 Shahrivar 2023
https://doi.org/10.22037/jpn.v11i1.41875
Abstract
The infection with varicella-zoster virus in immune-deficient patients is an important
and complex challenge in treating patients and requires decisions on an individual basis.
Rituximab is an anti-CD20 positive B cells monoclonal antibody. Nowadays, it is frequently
used in patients with idiopathic nephrotic syndrome and makes them susceptible to various
infections. In this study, we report a 16-year-old male subject with steroid-resistant nephrotic
syndrome who developed a severe and generalized form of chicken pox following rituximab
administration.
- Nephrotic syndrome
- Varicella zoster
- Immune system deficiency
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- 2023-05-17 (1)
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