A case of fulminant varicella infection with purpura fulminans, hepatitis, and rhabdomyolysis

Varicella zoster virus causes varicella which is a common disease. Generally it is self-limiting, and treatment is often unnecessary, but severe or life-threatening complications are rarely seen. We report a case of fulminant varicella complicating with purpura fulminans, hepatitis, and probable rha...

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Main Authors: A S Karadag (Author), S G Bilgili (Author), O Calka (Author), I Çeçen (Author), S Akbayram (Author)
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Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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Summary:Varicella zoster virus causes varicella which is a common disease. Generally it is self-limiting, and treatment is often unnecessary, but severe or life-threatening complications are rarely seen. We report a case of fulminant varicella complicating with purpura fulminans, hepatitis, and probable rhabdomyolysis in a previously healthy child.
Item Description:0019-5154
1998-3611
10.4103/0019-5154.103079