Severe varicella in a child immunosuppressed with methotrexate
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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| Format: | Digital revista |
| Language: | English |
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Sociedade Brasileira de Dermatologia
2022
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| Online Access: | http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0365-05962022000200184 |
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