Varicella pneumonia in immunocompetent adults: report of two cases, with emphasis on high-resolution computed tomography findings

Braz J Infect Dis. 2005 Jun;9(3):262-5. doi: 10.1590/s1413-86702005000300010. Epub 2005 Oct 3.

Abstract

We report two cases of varicella pneumonia in immunocompetent patients, with emphasis on high-resolution computer tomography manifestations. The predominant findings consisted of multiple bilateral nodules, ranging from 1-10 mm in diameter, with or without a surrounding halo of ground-glass attenuation. Other findings include ground-glass opacities, focal areas of consolidation and small pleural effusions.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acyclovir / therapeutic use
  • Adult
  • Antiviral Agents / therapeutic use
  • Chickenpox / diagnostic imaging*
  • Chickenpox / drug therapy
  • Chickenpox / virology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Immunocompromised Host
  • Pneumonia, Viral / diagnostic imaging*
  • Pneumonia, Viral / drug therapy
  • Pneumonia, Viral / virology
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*

Substances

  • Antiviral Agents
  • Acyclovir