Disseminated Varicella-Zoster Virus Infection with Internal Organ Involvement: A Scoping Review of 156 Cases.

Visceral disseminated varicella-zoster virus infection (VD-VZV) involves the hematogenous spread of VZV from the skin to the internal organs. Though rare, it is potentially life-threatening, predominantly affecting immunocompromised individuals. Diagnosis is often delayed due to nonspecific symptoms mimicking other viral illnesses.

Atypical Presentation of Disseminated Varicella Zoster Virus Infection Mimicking Bullous Pemphigoid.

Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) infection typically presents as a mild, self-limiting illness in children but can be severe and life-threatening in adults, particularly those who are immunocompromised. Atypical presentations, including hemorrhagic, necrotizing, and bullous forms, can complicate diagnosis and lead to delays in appropriate treatment. We present a case of a disseminated bullous VZV infection in an immunocompromised patient with cancer.