Varicella Pneumonia: a Case Report in an Immunocompetent Patient

摘要

Background: Varicella?? (chicken?? pox)?? is?? a?? highly?? contagious?? disease?? caused?? by?? the?? Varicella-Zoster?? Virus. Varicella pneumonia is a rare presentation of pneumonia, which is seen in immunocompromised adults. Cases Report : Here we reported a 13-year-old immunocompetent boy who was admitted with fever and acute respiratory symptoms. C onclusion: Varicella pneumonia occurring particularly in immunocompromised patients; however, it should not be misdiagnosed in immunocompetent patients.