Clinical presentation and molecular diagnosis of a possible Mpox virus and Varicella zoster virus co-infection in an adult immunocompetent Filipino: a case report.

ABSTRACT: We report the first travel-related case of a possible Mpox-Varicella zoster virus (VZV) co-infection in the Philippines, a country that is endemic for Varicella but non-endemic for Mpox. A 29-year-old Filipino, female, with a travel history to Switzerland and with no prior history of VZV infection sought consultation due to rashes. She presented with multiple papular, pustular, and vesicular skin lesions, some with umbilication and with irregular borders, on the face, neck, trunk, inguinal area, upper extremities, and right leg. She also had bilateral submandibular and post-auricular lymphadenopathies. Tzanck smear exhibited viral cytopathic effects. She tested positive for Mpox infection (Clade II) and Varicella infection via quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) tests b

SUBMITTER: Balingit AK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11617555 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature