Henoch-Schönlein purpura secondary to a vaccine preventable disease: Varicella

Bek K., Özkaya O., Fişgin T., Öztürk P., Alaca N., Paksu Ş.

Ondokuz Mayis Universitesi Tip Dergisi, vol.24, no.4, pp.141-143, 2007 (Scopus) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 24 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2007
  • Journal Name: Ondokuz Mayis Universitesi Tip Dergisi
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.141-143
  • Keywords: Henoch-Schönlein purpura, Varicella, Vasculitis
  • Ondokuz Mayıs University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) is one of the most common small vessel vasculitis of children. In this study, a 14-year old girl with HSP secondary to varicella infection with gastrointestinal and mild renal involvement is presented.