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Conjunctival Lesions Secondary to Systemic Varicella Zoster Virus Infection.

Justin J GrassmeyerKellyn N BellsmithAllison R BradeeRoma B PeganyTravis K Redd
Published in: Cornea open (2023)
Primary varicella zoster infection is an increasingly rare phenomenon in the setting of widespread vaccination. However, unvaccinated or undervaccinated individuals and other at-risk populations remain susceptible to developing severe infections. This case of chickenpox involved discrete conjunctival lesions that resolved without sequelae after conservative treatment with topical antibiotic ointment. While serious ophthalmic complications are uncommon in primary varicella infection, clinicians should be aware of the potential for ocular morbidity in this increasingly rare condition.
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