Authors: Katrina Rose G. Baluyot, MD, Johannes F. Dayrit, MD, FPDS, Heirich Fevrier P. Manalili, MD
Abstract
Introduction: Varicella or commonly known as chicken pox is caused by varicella-zoster virus (VZV) that is usually seen as a vesicular eruption in children. It is a highly contagious infection and is the result of exogenous primary infection of a susceptible individual. Immunocompromised individuals have impaired cell-mediated immunity and are prone to develop severe disease. They may have atypical presentations and lesions may sometimes appear hemorrhagic.
Case report: We report two separate cases of HIV-AIDS patients presenting with erythematous umbilicated papules in which the initial clinical impression was molluscum contagiosum. Skin punch biopsy was done and revealed hemorrhagic varicella. Patients were started on intravenous acyclovir with noted remarkable improvement.
Conclusion: This case report highlights the clinical and histopathologic features of hemorrhagic varicella. A skin biopsy is mandatory to establish the correct diagnosis and to initiate proper treatment.
Citation
Baluyot KRG, Dayrit JF, Manalili HFP. Widespread hemorrhagic varicella in 2 cases of HIV-AIDS. Journal of the Philippine Dermatological Society 2019, 29(1), 125-128
Keywords
varicella, HIV-AIDS, acyclovir
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