Digestive manifestations in an immunocompetent adult with varicella

Am J Gastroenterol. 1997 Aug;92(8):1361-3.

Abstract

A case of varicella with pancreatic pain as a first manifestation, a typical papulovesicular rash, pulmonary and hepatic and esophageal localizations occurring in an immunocompetent adult is reported. Treatment with intravenous acyclovir resulted in a prompt improvement and recovery in less than 4 days.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Chickenpox / complications*
  • Chickenpox / immunology
  • Esophageal Diseases / virology*
  • Humans
  • Immunocompetence
  • Liver Diseases / virology*
  • Male