Varicella pneumonia masquerading as interstitial lung disease: Non-specific interstitial pneumonitis

Abstract

Varicella-zoster virus infection also known as chickenpox is a common clinical entity especially among unvaccinated children and adults. It is said that severity increases as the age increases. Approximately 5%–15% of adult varicella can produce pulmonary manifestations. Varicella pneumonitis occurs especially in at-risk individuals like pregnant, smokers, chronic lung diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and immunosuppression. The authors describe a case of severe varicella pneumonitis in a healthy immunocompetent middle-aged woman which posed a great diagnostic challenge. The authors also want to highlight that how a common disease can pose a diagnostic dilemma and present with life-threatening organ failure and timely intervention is needed to prevent mortality.

Association between emphysema and other pulmonary computed tomography patterns in primary varicella pneumonia: A retrospective cohort study

“…Even now, few studies pay attention to the relationship between lung CT and the clinical features of patients with primary varicella pneumonia. [ 21 ] We need to recognize which may have been neglected and which patients may be serious through the lung CT. The collapsed and infiltrated segments there are, the more likely they will lead to the more serious clinical features.…”

Mineral-Associated Medicinal Plants: Uncovering Their Anti-inflammatory Potential Through Comprehensive Exploration of Bioactive Compounds And Pharmacological Activities

“…Piper ovatum, commonly referred to as "matico", 68 is a botanical species belonging to the Piperaceae family and indigenous to the South American region. This plant has been conventionally utilized in herbal medicine due to its efficacious anti-inflammatory and antiseptic attributes 69 .…”