Case ReportInternational Journal of Research in Dermatology

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Hemorrhagic chickenpox

Int J Res Dermatol. 2020;6(4):573-575.DOI10.18203/issn.2455-4529.IntJResDermatol20202670

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Abstract

Chickenpox (varicella) is self-limited disease caused by Varicella-Zoster virus (VZV). Hemorrhagic manifestation is rare complication in immunocompromised patient. Here we report a case of rare form of hemorrhagic chickenpox due to chronic alcohol intake. The course of illness was very fulminant and rapid.

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  1. Department of Medicine, Military Hospital, Saugor, Madhya Pradesh

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