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12/01/2026 10:50 GMT+7
A 36-year-old man was hospitalized in critical condition after contracting chickenpox from his daughter.
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DƯƠNG LIỄU
Mr. BVH (36 years old, residing in HungYen) contracted chickenpox from his daughter during close contact and daily activities within the family.
Severe complications despite being previously healthy.
Approximately six days before hospitalization, Mr. H. developed symptoms of epigastric pain, stomach pain, followed by a sore throat and high fever.
During his four days of home treatment, he self-medicated with antibiotics, fever reducers, cough suppressants, and applied ointment to the chickenpox blisters, but there was no improvement. The blisters spread rapidly from his scalp to his face and then to his entire body.
When the patient had a persistent fever, sometimes reaching 39-40 degrees Celsius, the family administered intravenous fluids at home, but the condition did not improve, so the patient was taken to a medical facility.
Due to worsening respiratory failure, Mr. H. was transferred to the National Hospital for Tropical Diseases.
Dr. Pham Van Phuc, Deputy Director of the Intensive Care Unit at the National Hospital for Tropical Diseases, said the patient was admitted with a rapid heart rate, severe respiratory failure, diffuse lung damage, requiring sedation and mechanical ventilation with 100% oxygen, along with coagulation disorders and a severe septic syndrome.
The patient's entire body developed numerous blisters and pustules of irregular size. Laboratory tests showed a very high CRP level (340.3 mg/L), an initial SOFA score of 4, which decreased to 3 after 48 hours of treatment. The patient was diagnosed with septic shock and ARDS pneumonia - a severe complication of chickenpox.
According to doctors, this is a special case because the patient is young, previously healthy, has no underlying medical conditions, has never had chickenpox, and has not been vaccinated against the disease, but when reinfected, the condition progressed very quickly, developing severe ARDS pneumonia complications, requiring intensive care and mechanical ventilation.
"This is also a typical case of chickenpox transmission within a family due to close contact. Usually, chickenpox is mild, however, in adults, especially those with weakened immune systems or underlying medical conditions, the risk of severe complications is always present," Dr. Phuc stated.
After 9 days of intensive treatment, the patient's respiratory condition improved, oxygen requirements gradually decreased, coagulation disorders were controlled, and the blisters and pustules dried up. However, lung damage remained severe, and the patient continued to be monitored and receive resuscitation treatment.
Proactive disease prevention
Chickenpox is an infectious disease caused by the Varicella zoster virus, typically manifesting as fever, fatigue, headache, loss of appetite, and blisters on the skin.
The disease is common in children, but adults who have never had it and have not been vaccinated are still at risk of infection and are more likely to experience serious complications such as pneumonia, encephalitis, and skin infections, which are especially dangerous for pregnant women.
Dr. Phuc advises that the chickenpox vaccine is now widely available, and full vaccination helps reduce the risk of contracting the disease and limit severe complications. People with underlying medical conditions, weakened immune systems, or those who have never had chickenpox should proactively get vaccinated .
When in contact with someone who has chickenpox, protective measures should be taken to limit infection. Adults who suspect they have chickenpox should not self-treat at home but should go to a medical facility early for examination and timely treatment to avoid the disease progressing to a severe stage.
https://tuoitre.vn/lay-thuy-dau-tu-...uoi-nhap-vien-nguy-kich-20260112103148835.htm
12/01/2026 10:50 GMT+7
A 36-year-old man was hospitalized in critical condition after contracting chickenpox from his daughter.
Author
DƯƠNG LIỄU
Mr. BVH (36 years old, residing in HungYen) contracted chickenpox from his daughter during close contact and daily activities within the family.
Severe complications despite being previously healthy.
Approximately six days before hospitalization, Mr. H. developed symptoms of epigastric pain, stomach pain, followed by a sore throat and high fever.
During his four days of home treatment, he self-medicated with antibiotics, fever reducers, cough suppressants, and applied ointment to the chickenpox blisters, but there was no improvement. The blisters spread rapidly from his scalp to his face and then to his entire body.
When the patient had a persistent fever, sometimes reaching 39-40 degrees Celsius, the family administered intravenous fluids at home, but the condition did not improve, so the patient was taken to a medical facility.
Due to worsening respiratory failure, Mr. H. was transferred to the National Hospital for Tropical Diseases.
Dr. Pham Van Phuc, Deputy Director of the Intensive Care Unit at the National Hospital for Tropical Diseases, said the patient was admitted with a rapid heart rate, severe respiratory failure, diffuse lung damage, requiring sedation and mechanical ventilation with 100% oxygen, along with coagulation disorders and a severe septic syndrome.
The patient's entire body developed numerous blisters and pustules of irregular size. Laboratory tests showed a very high CRP level (340.3 mg/L), an initial SOFA score of 4, which decreased to 3 after 48 hours of treatment. The patient was diagnosed with septic shock and ARDS pneumonia - a severe complication of chickenpox.
According to doctors, this is a special case because the patient is young, previously healthy, has no underlying medical conditions, has never had chickenpox, and has not been vaccinated against the disease, but when reinfected, the condition progressed very quickly, developing severe ARDS pneumonia complications, requiring intensive care and mechanical ventilation.
"This is also a typical case of chickenpox transmission within a family due to close contact. Usually, chickenpox is mild, however, in adults, especially those with weakened immune systems or underlying medical conditions, the risk of severe complications is always present," Dr. Phuc stated.
After 9 days of intensive treatment, the patient's respiratory condition improved, oxygen requirements gradually decreased, coagulation disorders were controlled, and the blisters and pustules dried up. However, lung damage remained severe, and the patient continued to be monitored and receive resuscitation treatment.
Proactive disease prevention
Chickenpox is an infectious disease caused by the Varicella zoster virus, typically manifesting as fever, fatigue, headache, loss of appetite, and blisters on the skin.
The disease is common in children, but adults who have never had it and have not been vaccinated are still at risk of infection and are more likely to experience serious complications such as pneumonia, encephalitis, and skin infections, which are especially dangerous for pregnant women.
Dr. Phuc advises that the chickenpox vaccine is now widely available, and full vaccination helps reduce the risk of contracting the disease and limit severe complications. People with underlying medical conditions, weakened immune systems, or those who have never had chickenpox should proactively get vaccinated .
When in contact with someone who has chickenpox, protective measures should be taken to limit infection. Adults who suspect they have chickenpox should not self-treat at home but should go to a medical facility early for examination and timely treatment to avoid the disease progressing to a severe stage.
https://tuoitre.vn/lay-thuy-dau-tu-...uoi-nhap-vien-nguy-kich-20260112103148835.htm