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Fever with vesiculopapular eruptions mimicking varicella: an atypical presentation of measles in an unvaccinated adult

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: We describe a case involving a 30-year-old man with a previous history of varicella, who developed an acute febrile episode associated with a progressively spreading skin rash. At onset, the skin eruption presented as maculopapular lesions, later transforming into vesiculopapular eruptions with hemorrhagic characteristics. Typical Koplik spots were also observed on illness day 7, which was day 5 of the rash. The diagnosis was confirmed via positive measles-specific IgM serology.

Source: Y HOC TP HO CHI MINH

DOI: 10.32895/mpr.25.00082

Authors: Hoang Minh Tran, Tung Le Nhu Nguyen, Duyen My Le

Institution: University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City

Language: English

Topic: Virology and Viral Diseases

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7124691259

FWCI: 0.607

Cites: 11

Cited by: 1

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