Rare presentation of primary varicella zoster as fatal fulminant hepatitis in adult on low dose-short term steroid: Case report

CONCLUSIONSAcute VZV infection may present as fulminant hepatitis. The presentation may initially be challenging for the diagnosis and should be considered if the patient has been in contact with a sick case. Low dose corticosteroid could carry a risk for fatal VZV fulminant hepatitis and should be used very cautiously especially with VZV patients’ contacts. Further causative relationships remain to be established.
Source: Annals of Medicine and Surgery - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research