Maculopapular rash presentation of febrile illness in an adult with Varicella zoster virus infection.
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2016-07
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Varicella zoster usually manifests as maculopapular rash (MPR), which later
progresses to vesicle. It can also manifest as MPR without progression to
the vesicle stage. This atypical manifestation is more common in adults and
immunocompromised patients. A 30‑year‑old female presented with high‑grade
fever and rash over face and body for 5 days. She was diagnosed to have Varicella
zoster virus (VZV) infection by positive VZV immunoglobulin M enzyme‑linked
immunosorbent assay and polymerase chain reaction. We present this case to
increase awareness among clinicians on the atypical manifestations of VZV and
prevent complications by early diagnosis.
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Clinical awareness, maculopapular rash, molecular diagnosis, Varicella zoster virus
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Ojah Siddhartha, Barani Ramya, Sudhakar M K, Ramakrishnan S R, Srikanth Padma. Maculopapular rash presentation of febrile illness in an adult with Varicella zoster virus infection. Indian Journal of Pathology & Microbiology. 2016 July-Sept 59(3): 422-424.