Title of article :
Early Treatment Was Life Saving in Varicella Pneumonia of an Immunocompetent Adult
Author/Authors :
Çelik, Neslihan Erzurum Region Training and Research Hospital - Erzurum, Turkey , Çelik, Onur Erzurum Region Training and Research Hospital - Erzurum, Turkey , Ünal, Onur Erzurum Region Training and Research Hospital - Erzurum, Turkey
Abstract :
Chickenpox, an infection of childhood with vesicular skin rash, is caused by varicella-zoster virus (VZV). Although the infection is rare in adults, it can cause serious complications Varicella pneumonia is the most encountered complication. In this report, a VZV pneumonia case in a previously healthy adult is presented. The patient was treated with early intravenous acyclovir and both clinical and radiographic recovery has been observed.
Keywords :
Acyclovir , Early treatment , Immunocompetent adult , Varicella pneumonia
Journal title :
Astroparticle Physics
