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Fatal varicella zoster infection in a severe steroid dependent asthmatic patient receiving methotrexate

Thorax (1995) 50(11) 1221-1222
DOI: 10.1136/thx.50.11.1221
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A case is described of fatal haemorrhagic varicella zoster in a steroid dependent asthmatic patient concurrently receiving methotrexate. The future management of patients on immunosuppressive steroid sparing drugs is discussed.

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Morice, A. H., & Lai, W. K. (1995). Fatal varicella zoster infection in a severe steroid dependent asthmatic patient receiving methotrexate. Thorax, 50(11), 1221–1222. https://doi.org/10.1136/thx.50.11.1221

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