Abstract
Results All enrolled patients had fever with rash without evidence of vesicles. Majority, (n=29) were adults and 18 were male. Of the 14 (38.9%) that were positive by IgM ELISA for VZV, 5 (35.7%) belonged to the age group of 19-30 years, 4 (28.5%) were 1.5 to < 2 lakh /cumm). All sera that were tested were negative for Dengue NS1 antigen, IgM and IgG antibody capture ELISA (Panbio, Australia).
Highlights
Varicella zoster virus (VZV) causes mild self limiting illness in children
Older children and adults may present with atypical manifestations
At present VZV vaccine is not included in national immunization schedule
Summary
Varicella zoster virus (VZV) causes mild self limiting illness in children. Older children and adults may present with atypical manifestations. At present VZV vaccine is not included in national immunization schedule. The study was undertaken to determine the presence of VZV infection in patients with acute febrile illness with rash
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