[Varicella pneumonia in previously healthy adults].
Two cases of pneumonia associated with chicken pox in previously healthy patients are described. Their known risk factor was heavy smoking. Both were treated successfully with parenteral aciclovir, although one presented a restrictive spirometric pattern with lowered DLCO that became normal 3 months after discharge.
Rubio Félix
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Servicio de Medicina Interna, Hospital General San Jorge, Huesca.
Val Adán
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Escobedo Palau
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Sebastián Royo
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Borderías Clau
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L
Garrapiz López
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D000212:Acyclovir / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D002644:Chickenpox / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011024:Pneumonia, Viral / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D012907:Smoking / Q000009:adverse effects; D013147:Spirometry
D000212:Acyclovir
Neumonitis varicelosa en el adulto previamente sano.