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Published on: July 9, 2014
Postvaricella thrombosis-report of two cases and literature review
Fatma Rabah1, Nagwa El-Banna, Mohamed Abdel-Baki
1Department of Paediatric Haematology Oncology, Royal Hospital, Muscat, Oman.
Insights
Varicella-zoster virus infection can rarely cause deep vein thrombosis in children. This study reviews 130 cases, highlighting this uncommon postviral complication.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Infectious Diseases
- Hematology
Background:
- Varicella (chickenpox), a common childhood illness caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV).
- Postviral thromboembolism is a rare but serious complication associated with VZV infections.
- Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) is a significant concern in pediatric populations.
Abstract:
Varicella (chickenpox) is a common disease of childhood, caused by varicella-zoster virus. Postviral thromboembolism is a rare complication of varicella-zoster virus in childhood. We describe 2 children who developed lower limb deep venous thrombosis shortly after varicella infection, along with a review of 130 previously reported cases.
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