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.
Original language | English |
---|---|
Pages (from-to) | 985-987 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal |
Volume | 31 |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Sep 2012 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- antiphospholipid antibody
- chickenpox
- deep venous thrombosis
- protein S deficiency
- thrombosis
- varicella
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Microbiology (medical)
- Infectious Diseases