A Chickenpox Pneumothorax: A Case Report of Pneumothorax Secondary to VZV Infection

Al-Ani, Fuad Khalil and Sirajudeen, Jaseem and Kandalam, Parampil T. Shibu and Aani, Aminah Al (2019) A Chickenpox Pneumothorax: A Case Report of Pneumothorax Secondary to VZV Infection. Open Journal of Internal Medicine, 09 (03). pp. 78-82. ISSN 2162-5972

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Abstract

Varicella (chickenpox) is a generalized, self-limiting viral infection that is caused by varicella zoster virus (VZV). Chickenpox commonly infects children from 2 - 8 years without severe outcomes, but is particularly severe when affecting adults.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: Asian STM > Medical Science
Depositing User: Managing Editor
Date Deposited: 09 Jun 2023 04:31
Last Modified: 02 Nov 2023 06:11
URI: http://journal.send2sub.com/id/eprint/1665

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