DOI: 10.36347/sjmcr.2023.v11i12.019

Pages: 2228-2241

Introduction: Chickenpox is a viral infection that is highly contagious and typically mild during childhood. However, in adults, it can lead to multivicseral complications, such as varicella pneumonia. Case report: A new case of varicella pneumonitis in an 18-year-old immunocopetent female patient was reported. The patient presented with acute respiratory distress, fever, and generalized maculopapular lesions. Chest imaging showed bilateral micronodular and nodular opacities. The diagnosis of Varicella pneumonia complicated with acute respiratory distress syndrome was confirmed after further investigations. Biologically, the patient had a thrombocytopenia, hepatic cytolysis and elevated lactate dehydrogenase levels. Treatment with antiviral treatment and oxygen therapy led to a positive outcome. Conclusion: Varicella pneumonia is the most frequent and serious complication of varicella in adults. It is often favourable under antiviral treatment.