Author/Authors :
Moghtader Mojdehi Amir Hossein نويسنده Department of Infectious Diseases, Labbafi Nezhad Hospital, Tehran, IR Iran , Babaali Sahar نويسنده Medical student, Zanjan Medical University, Iran , Heidari Mahshid نويسنده Department of Infectious Disease - Vali-e-Asr Hospital - Medical University of Zanjan, Zanjan
Abstract :
Background: Varicella (chicken pox) is a highly contagious disease caused by the Varicella-Zoster Virus. Varicella pneumonia is a rare presentation of pneumonia, which is seen in immunocompromised adults.
Cases Report: Here we reported a 13-year-old immunocompetent boy who was admitted with fever and acute respiratory symptoms.
Conclusion: Varicella pneumonia occurring particularly in immunocompromised patients; however, it should not be misdiagnosed in immunocompetent patients.
