CTICasesVaricella Pneumonia
Cite this case
[...]. Varicella Pneumonia. CTICases. Published April 21, 2022. https://cticases.com/c/dc3z6
Imaging findings
A transplant recipient presented with fever, cough, and a pustular rash. Imaging showed basal consolidation mimicking community-acquired pneumonia, which did not respond to standard antibiotics.
Key takeaways
Viral infections like varicella can present as focal or lobar-like consolidation in immunosuppressed patients. Histopathology remains essential for diagnosis when atypical infections are suspected.
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