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(Chest. 1966;50:179-185.)
© 1966 American College of Chest Physicians

Varicella Pneumonitis in Adults: Frequency of Sudden Death

George G. Burton M.D.1; William J. Sayer M.D.2; and Glen A. Lillington M.D.3

1 Senior Resident in Medicine, Stanford Medical Center
2 Clinical Instructor in Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine
3 Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine

A review of the literature reveals 23 fatalities from adult varicella pneumonitis to which we add two of our own. In 16 of these (70 per cent) death was "sudden" or "unexpected."

The often malignant, deceptive, and rapidly changing course of the disease is emphasized and attention is drawn to an appropriate attitude of "watchful expectancy" and "therapeutic alacrity" on the part of the attending physician. The available modes of supportive therapy are reviewed.






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