Disseminated Varicella-zoster Virus Infection in an Immunocompetent Host

Disseminated varicella-zoster virus (VZV) infection has devastating impacts on patients’ quality of life, with increasing morbidity and mortality. Thus, it is imperative that a diagnosis be made early. This case description illustrates a unique and dramatic presentation of disseminated VZV infection...

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Published in:Skin (Milwood, N.Y.) N.Y.), 2023-05, Vol.7 (3), p.850-851
Main Authors: Mulholland, Alannah, Tang, Brandon, Shumak, Steven, Zhou, Linda
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Disseminated varicella-zoster virus (VZV) infection has devastating impacts on patients’ quality of life, with increasing morbidity and mortality. Thus, it is imperative that a diagnosis be made early. This case description illustrates a unique and dramatic presentation of disseminated VZV infection with important clinical implications.
ISSN:2574-1624
2574-1624
DOI:10.25251/skin.7.3.19