Hemorrhagic chickenpox
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2455-4529.IntJResDermatol20202670Keywords:
Hemorrhagic chickenpox, Hemorrhagic varicella, Bleeding chickenpox, Fulminant chickenpox, CoagulopathyAbstract
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.Metrics
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