Bracelet localisation of chickenpox: a case of atypical varicella

We report on a 3-year-old child with bracelet localisation of chickenpox. Varicella with unusual clinical aspects and course is known as atypical varicella; it is characterized by its unique clinical features, unusual distribution, or a prolonged course. In case of atypical varicella, clinical diagn...

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Published in:Archives de pédiatrie : organe officiel de la Société française de pédiatrie 2007-03, Vol.14 (3), p.259-261
Main Authors: Legrand-Brogniart, C, Auvin, S, Catteau, B, Dubos, F, Vallée, L
Format: Article
Language:fre
Subjects:
Chickenpox - pathology
Child, Preschool
Forearm
Humans
Male
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Summary:We report on a 3-year-old child with bracelet localisation of chickenpox. Varicella with unusual clinical aspects and course is known as atypical varicella; it is characterized by its unique clinical features, unusual distribution, or a prolonged course. In case of atypical varicella, clinical diagnosis can be difficult. Pre-existing factors have been reported such as immunocompromised status, sun exposition, local injury and pre-existing rash.
ISSN:0929-693X
DOI:10.1016/j.arcped.2006.11.011