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Spontaneous pneumothorax as an uncommon complication of herpes zoster infection

Year 2018, , 195 - 196, 01.05.2018

Timuçin Alar , İsmail Ertuğrul Gedik

https://doi.org/10.28982/josam.405481

Abstract

Varicella zoster virus (VSV), is a neurotropical alpha-herpesvirus. Although many complications may be observed in VZV infections during adulthood, pneumothorax is one of its rare complications. It should be kept in mind that the easiest way to protect the patient from a complication that may be mortal, such as tension pneumothorax, is prompt diagnosis using physical examination and chest x-ray and immediate removal of air in the pleural cavity.

Keywords

Pneumothorax Varicella zoster Herpes zoster

References

  • 1. Birlea M, Cohrs RJ, Bos N, Mehta SK, Pierson DL, Gilden D. Search for Varicella Zoster Virus DNA in Saliva of Healthy Individuals Aged 20–59 Years. J Med Virol. 2014;86:360–2.
  • 2. Yawn BP, Gilden D. The global epidemiology of herpes zoster. Neurology. 2013;81:928-30.
  • 3. Harpaz R, Ismael R, Sanchez O, Seward JF. Prevention of Herpes Zoster: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2008;57:1-30.
  • 4. Gershon AA, Gershon MD, Breuer J, Levin MJ, Oaklander AL, Griffiths PD. Advances in the understanding of the pathogenesis and epidemiology of herpes zoster. J ClinVirol. 2010;48 Suppl 1:S2-7.
  • 5. Schmid DS, Jumaan AO. Impact of varicella vaccine on varicella-zoster virus dynamics. Clin Microbiol Rev. 2010;23:202-17.
  • 6. Cesario TC, Viruses Associated With Pneumonia in Adults. Clin Infect Dis. 2012;55:107-13.
  • 7. Badri T, Zendah I, Taktak S, Ghedira H. Spontaneous pneumothorax in adulthood varicella. Acta Dermatovenerol Alp Panonica Adriat. 2009;18:71-2.
  • 8. Park SW, Kang SH, Lee D, Wang HY, Sung HS. Pneumothorax Secondary to Ipsilateral Herpes Zoster Pectoralis. Acta Derm Venereol. 2003;83:298-9.

Herpes zoster enfeksiyonunun nadir bir komplikasyonu olarak spontan pnömotoraks

Year 2018, , 195 - 196, 01.05.2018

Timuçin Alar , İsmail Ertuğrul Gedik

https://doi.org/10.28982/josam.405481

Abstract

Varisella zoster virüsü (VSV), nörotropizm gösteren alfa-herpes virüslerindendir. Erişkin yaş grubundaki VZV enfeksiyonlarında birçok komplikasyon gözlenmekle birlikte pnömotoraks, VZV’nin ender rastlanan komplikasyonlarından biridir. Tansiyon pnömotoraks gibi mortal seyredebilecek bir komplikasyondan hastayı korumanın en kolay yolu ise, akciğer grafisi ve fizik muayene ile bu tanıyı hızlıca koyup, mevcut havanın tahliyesi olduğu akıldan çıkarılmamalıdır.

Keywords

Pnömotoraks Varisella zoster Herpes zoster

References

  • 1. Birlea M, Cohrs RJ, Bos N, Mehta SK, Pierson DL, Gilden D. Search for Varicella Zoster Virus DNA in Saliva of Healthy Individuals Aged 20–59 Years. J Med Virol. 2014;86:360–2.
  • 2. Yawn BP, Gilden D. The global epidemiology of herpes zoster. Neurology. 2013;81:928-30.
  • 3. Harpaz R, Ismael R, Sanchez O, Seward JF. Prevention of Herpes Zoster: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2008;57:1-30.
  • 4. Gershon AA, Gershon MD, Breuer J, Levin MJ, Oaklander AL, Griffiths PD. Advances in the understanding of the pathogenesis and epidemiology of herpes zoster. J ClinVirol. 2010;48 Suppl 1:S2-7.
  • 5. Schmid DS, Jumaan AO. Impact of varicella vaccine on varicella-zoster virus dynamics. Clin Microbiol Rev. 2010;23:202-17.
  • 6. Cesario TC, Viruses Associated With Pneumonia in Adults. Clin Infect Dis. 2012;55:107-13.
  • 7. Badri T, Zendah I, Taktak S, Ghedira H. Spontaneous pneumothorax in adulthood varicella. Acta Dermatovenerol Alp Panonica Adriat. 2009;18:71-2.
  • 8. Park SW, Kang SH, Lee D, Wang HY, Sung HS. Pneumothorax Secondary to Ipsilateral Herpes Zoster Pectoralis. Acta Derm Venereol. 2003;83:298-9.
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Primary Language English
Subjects Surgery, ​Internal Diseases
Journal Section Case report
Authors

Timuçin Alar

İsmail Ertuğrul Gedik

Publication Date May 1, 2018
Published in Issue Year 2018

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APA Alar, T., & Gedik, İ. E. (2018). Spontaneous pneumothorax as an uncommon complication of herpes zoster infection. Journal of Surgery and Medicine, 2(2), 195-196. https://doi.org/10.28982/josam.405481
AMA Alar T, Gedik İE. Spontaneous pneumothorax as an uncommon complication of herpes zoster infection. J Surg Med. May 2018;2(2):195-196. doi:10.28982/josam.405481
Chicago Alar, Timuçin, and İsmail Ertuğrul Gedik. “Spontaneous Pneumothorax As an Uncommon Complication of Herpes Zoster Infection”. Journal of Surgery and Medicine 2, no. 2 (May 2018): 195-96. https://doi.org/10.28982/josam.405481.
EndNote Alar T, Gedik İE (May 1, 2018) Spontaneous pneumothorax as an uncommon complication of herpes zoster infection. Journal of Surgery and Medicine 2 2 195–196.
IEEE T. Alar and İ. E. Gedik, “Spontaneous pneumothorax as an uncommon complication of herpes zoster infection”, J Surg Med, vol. 2, no. 2, pp. 195–196, 2018, doi: 10.28982/josam.405481.
ISNAD Alar, Timuçin - Gedik, İsmail Ertuğrul. “Spontaneous Pneumothorax As an Uncommon Complication of Herpes Zoster Infection”. Journal of Surgery and Medicine 2/2 (May 2018), 195-196. https://doi.org/10.28982/josam.405481.
JAMA Alar T, Gedik İE. Spontaneous pneumothorax as an uncommon complication of herpes zoster infection. J Surg Med. 2018;2:195–196.
MLA Alar, Timuçin and İsmail Ertuğrul Gedik. “Spontaneous Pneumothorax As an Uncommon Complication of Herpes Zoster Infection”. Journal of Surgery and Medicine, vol. 2, no. 2, 2018, pp. 195-6, doi:10.28982/josam.405481.
Vancouver Alar T, Gedik İE. Spontaneous pneumothorax as an uncommon complication of herpes zoster infection. J Surg Med. 2018;2(2):195-6.