A case of varicella-associated idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura in adulthood

被引:10
作者
Hamada, M
Yasumoto, S
Furue, M
机构
[1] Kyushu Univ, Grad Sch Med Sci, Dept Dermatol, Higashi Ku, Fukuoka 8128582, Japan
[2] Kurume Univ, Sch Med, Kurume, Fukuoka 830, Japan
关键词
adult; idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura; varicella;
D O I
10.1111/j.1346-8138.2004.tb00536.x
中图分类号
R75 [皮肤病学与性病学];
学科分类号
100206 ;
摘要
We describe here an adult case of varicella-associated idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP). A 23-year-old Japanese male presented with generalized hemorrhagic vesicles and fever. Laboratory examinations revealed severe thrombocytopenia associated with anti-platelet IgG auto-antibody. The patient rapidly recovered within a few days after antiviral agent (vidarabine) administration, and the platelet count returned to normal with skin lesion improvement. Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura associated with viral infection in adulthood is relatively rare.
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