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KMID : 0984720070390060318
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Infection and Chemotherapy
2007 Volume.39 No. 6 p.318 ~ p.322
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A Case of Adult Hemorrhagic Varicella with Pneumonia
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Kim Hyun-Ok
Kim Jin-Yong
Koh Kwang-Il
Kim Young-Saeng
Kim Sue-Yun
Park Yoon-Soo
Seo Yiel-Hea
Cho Yong-Kyun
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Abstract
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Chickenpox is a common benign childhood disease caused by varicella-zoster virus, typically associated with fever and a characteristic exanthematous vesicular rash. The clinical manifestations in adults are more severe and more commonly complicated with varicella pneumonia. Hemorrhagic varicella, also called malignant chickenpox, is very rare and potentially fatal. Bleeding can occur in the form of hemorrhages within the rash and surrounding skin or within the mucous membrane. We report a case of hemorrhagic varicella complicated with pneumonia in a immunocompromised host. We emphasize on the successful treatment with continuous acyclovir infusion.
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KEYWORD
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Chickenpox, Immunocompromised host, Adult, Hemorrhage, Pneumonia, Treatment
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