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

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