Severe varicella in a child immunosuppressed with methotrexate
An. bras. dermatol
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97(2): 184-188, Mar.-Apr. 2022. graf
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Abstract Varicella is a common viral infection in childhood and usually has a benign evolution. However, the evolution can be severe in immunosuppressed children. Vaccination can prevent its occurrence and especially the development of severe and/or complicated cases. Methotrexate is a systemic therapeutic option for many inflammatory diseases, and its immunosuppressive action exposes its users to a higher susceptibility to infection. The present report describes a case of severe varicella infection in a child immunosuppressed with methotrexate.
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English
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An. bras. dermatol
Journal subject:
Dermatology
Year:
2022
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Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Dermatology Service, Hospital Regional da Asa Norte/BR
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Universidade Federal de São Paulo/BR
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