Spontaneous pneumothorax as an uncommon complication of herpes zoster infection

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

Herpes zoster enfeksiyonunun nadir bir komplikasyonu olarak spontan pnömotoraks

Öz

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.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Pnömotoraks,Varisella zoster,Herpes zoster

Kaynakça

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