Pulmonary and neurological complications of varicella in a previously healthy young adult <b>[Abstract in English]</b>

Authors

  • Lissandra Maicá Ruedell Grupo Hospitalar Conceição
  • Paula Duarte de Oliveira Grupo Hospitalar Conceição
  • Fernanda Braga Azambuja Grupo Hospitalar Conceição

Keywords:

varicela, pneumonite, encefalomielite disseminada aguda

Abstract

Aims: To review the literature about the complications of varicella, describing the case of a young adult patient who developed primary varicella and severe complications. Case description: A female patient, 24 years-old, complaining of myalgia, cough, dyspnea, hyperthermia and skin injuries, is admitted at the emergency room of a public hospital after the diagnosis of varicella. The patient developed pneumonitis, and later, acute disseminated encefalomielitis, with invasive mechanical ventilation for a long period, with temporary central nervous system abnormalities. Conclusions: Varicella in the adult is a disease that requires thorough attention, because of the potential associated complications. KEY WORDS: CHICKENPOX/complications; PNEUMONIA; ENCEPHALOMYELITIS, ACUTE DISSEMINATED; ADULT.

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Author Biographies

Lissandra Maicá Ruedell, Grupo Hospitalar Conceição

Enfermeira, residente em Terapia Intensiva pelo Grupo Hospitalar Conceição.

Paula Duarte de Oliveira, Grupo Hospitalar Conceição

Fisioterapeuta, residente em Terapia Intensiva pelo Grupo Hospitalar Conceição.

Fernanda Braga Azambuja, Grupo Hospitalar Conceição

Enfermeira da Unidade de Terapia Intensiva Adulto do Hospital Nossa Senhora da Conceição.

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Published

2008-07-17

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Ruedell, L. M., de Oliveira, P. D., & Azambuja, F. B. (2008). Pulmonary and neurological complications of varicella in a previously healthy young adult <b>[Abstract in English]</b>. Scientia Medica, 18(2), 87–91. Retrieved from https://revistaseletronicas.pucrs.br/scientiamedica/article/view/2685

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Vol. 18 No. 2 (2008)

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Case Reports

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