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Primary chickenpox infection in adults can lead to severe pneumonia, as illustrated by a case report of an immunocompetent adult smoker, requiring specific management and prevention strategies.
Case Report (n=1)
Highlights the presentation and management of severe chickenpox pneumonia in adults, a complication that is becoming more frequent.
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May raise suspicion for varicella pneumonia in adult smokers; leaves open prospective studies on prevention.
The incidence of primary chickenpox infection in young adults appears to be rising in the UK and other developed countries. The infection is more severe in adults than in children and complications, including pneumonia, are more frequent. An illustrative case of severe chickenpox pneumonia in an immunocompetent, non-pregnant adult smoker is presented. The epidemiology and pathology of the disease is discussed and a review of current management in the emergency department and the intensive care unit is presented. Strategies for the prevention of chickenpox pneumonia are also discussed.
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Née et al. (1999) conducted a case report in Chickenpox pneumonia (n=1). Primary chickenpox infection was evaluated. Primary chickenpox infection in adults can lead to severe pneumonia, as illustrated by a case report of an immunocompetent adult smoker, requiring specific management and prevention strategies.
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