Primary Varicella Infection

Primary Varicella Infection

Published September 17, 2025

N Engl J Med 2025;393: e18

DOI: 10.1056/NEJMicm2505110

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A previously healthy 44-year-old man presented with a 4-day history of an itchy rash and a 2-day history of fever and malaise. A pleomorphic eruption of papules and pustules of different sizes and stages of evolution was noted.

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Published online: September 17, 2025

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