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Onset of juvenile dermatomyositis following varicella infection in a 12-month-old child: a case report

Authors: Nadine McCrea, Afraa Al-Sabbagh, Soliman Ahmed, David Walker, Satyapal Rangaraj

Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports | Issue 1/2014

Abstract

Introduction

Infections can act as a trigger for juvenile dermatomyositis, with a predominance of respiratory tract infections reported previously. We present the first case of juvenile dermatomyositis following varicella infection to be described in the literature.

Case presentation

A 15-month-old Caucasian girl was diagnosed with juvenile dermatomyositis 3 months after a varicella infection. The diagnosis was challenging due to her young age, but was supported by magnetic resonance imaging, and confirmed following a later appearance of the characteristic skin rash.

Conclusion

Varicella infection may be a trigger for juvenile dermatomyositis. Further understanding of disease triggers is required.

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Title: Onset of juvenile dermatomyositis following varicella infection in a 12-month-old child: a case report
Authors: Nadine McCrea
Afraa Al-Sabbagh
Soliman Ahmed
David Walker
Satyapal Rangaraj
Publication date: 01-12-2014
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports / Issue 1/2014
Electronic ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1752-1947-8-54

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Onset of juvenile dermatomyositis following varicella infection in a 12-month-old child: a case report

Abstract

Introduction

Case presentation

Conclusion

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Abstract

Introduction

Case presentation

Conclusion

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