Hemorrhagic and Ecthymatous Varicella in Immunosuppressed Adults: Report of Two Cases

Chacko, Honey and Krishna, Vijay and Kuruvila, Sheela (2024) Hemorrhagic and Ecthymatous Varicella in Immunosuppressed Adults: Report of Two Cases. CUREUS JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE, 16.0 (4).

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Abstract

Varicella infection in immunosuppressed adults can be severe with atypical presentation of skin lesions. Hemorrhagic and ecthymatous varicella is a rare entity and can be misdiagnosed due to its atypical presentation. In its severe form, individuals with underlying cell-mediated immunodeficiency disorders have a high risk of developing multiple organ involvement associated with varicella-zoster virus infection. Here, we report two cases of primary varicella with hemorrhagic and ecthymatous skin lesions in adults receiving systemic immunosuppressive drugs for autoimmune disorders. There are only a few case reports on hemorrhagic and ecthymatous varicella. Hence, this case report highlights the atypical presentation of varicella in immunosuppressed adults, which necessitates an early diagnosis and prompt treatment as a lifesaving step.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: treatment of varicella in immunosuppressed, atypical varicella, varicella in immunosuppressed, ecthymatous varicella, hemorrhagic varicella
Subjects: Medicine > Medicine, General & Internal
Divisions: Engineering and Technology > Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology, Chennai, India
Medicine > Aarupadai Veedu Medical College and Hospital, Puducherry, India
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Last Modified: 06 Feb 2026 07:00
URI: https://ir.vmrfdu.edu.in/id/eprint/6602

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