Case 184. Varicella, hemorrhagic (15 y-o M)

　 　 　 　
　 Hemorrhagic vesicles on the trunk, face and head in case of acute leukemia after bone marrow transplantation (biopsy from the trunk) 　
　 　 　 　

　

 　 Hemorrhagic (atypical) varicella is a lethal systemic infection of VZV, seen in the immunocompromised host. The vesicles are hemorrhagic and irregular-shaped. The hair has been lost because of treatment.