A case of fulminant varicella infection with purpura fulminans, hepatitis, and rhabdomyolysis

Indian J Dermatol. 2012 Nov;57(6):503. doi: 10.4103/0019-5154.103079.

Abstract

Varicella zoster virus causes varicella which is a common disease. Generally it is self-limiting, and treatment is often unnecessary, but severe or life-threatening complications are rarely seen. We report a case of fulminant varicella complicating with purpura fulminans, hepatitis, and probable rhabdomyolysis in a previously healthy child.

Keywords: Hepatitis; purpura fulminans; rhabdomyolysis; varicella zoster virus.