Artrite asettica varicellosa pre-esantematica

Report of a case of pre-exanthematic varicella arthritis and review of the relevant literature. The articular localisation of the virus can occur during the first viraemia (4-6 days after infection) or during the second viraemia (9-14 days); moreover, the interval between arthritis and exanthema can be long or very short, as it is in this case.