Novelty in Biomedicine

Vol. 6 No. 4 (2018)

Varicella Pneumonia: a Case Report in an Immunocompetent Patient

Novelty in Biomedicine, Vol. 6 No. 4 (2018), 31 October 2018 , Page 196-198
https://doi.org/10.22037/nbm.v6i4.19145

Abstract

Background: Varicella  (chicken  pox)  is  a  highly  contagious  disease  caused  by  the  Varicella-Zoster  Virus. Varicella pneumonia is a rare presentation of pneumonia, which is seen in immunocompromised adults.

Cases Report: Here we reported a 13-year-old immunocompetent boy who was admitted with fever and acute respiratory symptoms.

Conclusion: Varicella pneumonia occurring particularly in immunocompromised patients; however, it should not be misdiagnosed in immunocompetent patients.

Keywords:
  • Varicella pneumonia
  • immunocompetent

How to Cite

Heidari, M., Moghtader Mojdehi, A., & Babaali, S. (2018). Varicella Pneumonia: a Case Report in an Immunocompetent Patient. Novelty in Biomedicine, 6(4), 196–198. https://doi.org/10.22037/nbm.v6i4.19145

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