A case of varicella due to primary varicella zoster virus infection followed by respiratory disease on the background of an immunocompromised condition

Abstract

We encountered an immunocompromised patient with severe respiratory disease immediately after the onset of varicella. Varicella zoster virus infection may be associated with more severe immunosuppressive condition.

Keywords: cytomegalovirus activation; immunocompromised condition; systemic lupus erythematosus; varicella; varicella zoster virus infection.