Computed tomography manifestations of a case of varicella zoster virus (VZV) pneumonia

This report highlights the computed tomography manifestations of disseminated VZV pneumonia. Key messageDisseminated VZV infections is rare in healthy adults. Several studies have reported VZV reactivation and eruption happens in an immunocompromised host especially after solid organ transplantation. Nonetheless, diffuse bilateral lung VZV infections is also rare. We report a case of disseminated VZV pneumonia after renal transplantation and methylprednisolone treatment. This report highlights the computed tomography manifestations of disseminated VZV pneumonia.

Source: Respirology Case Reports - October 31, 2023 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Minlong Zhang, Cuiping Yang, Yinghua Guo Tags: CLINICAL IMAGE Source Type: research