Septic Embolism Caused by Chickenpox: Report of A Rare Case

Document Type : case report

Authors

1 Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.

2 Lung Diseases Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.

3 Clinical Research Development Unit of Akbar Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.

4 Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Gonabad University of Medical Sciences, Gonabad, Iran.

Abstract

Background: Varicella is a common disease in children but can lead to severe complications. This study aimed to investigate the characteristics of a child hospitalized with chickenpox who exhibited thrombosis symptoms requiring intensive care.
Case Presentation: A 33-month-old Iranian girl with chickenpox had the onset of papulovesicular rash and fever three days before being admitted to the hospital. She had extensive ecchymotic lesions on her left leg, which worsened within a few hours and spread to her knee. Peripheral artery thrombosis and pneumonia caused by the varicella virus are rare complications of chickenpox in children.
Conclusion: Although chickenpox is a common infectious disease in children, it  can sometimes lead to potentially serious complications such as arterial thrombosis. Patients must be protected from these risks through early diagnosis and optimal treatment management.

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Journal of Pediatric Perspectives
Volume 13, Issue 8
August 2025
Pages 19635-19640

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