Varicella Pneumonia in the Immunocompetent Adult (A Case Report)

Chickenpox, an infection of childhood with vesicular skin rash, is caused by Varicella-zoster virus (VZV). Although the infection is rare in adults, it can cause serious complications. In this report, a VZV pneumonia case in a previously healthy adult is presented and the related literature is reviewed. The patient was treated with oral acyclovir and both clinical and radiographic recovery has been observed.