Abstract
In order to discuss the role of varicella zoster virus (VZV) infection as a potential trigger of Henloch-Schonlein Purpura (HSP) we present the case of a 4 year old boy with HSP and varicella. The clinical course was complicated by severe abdominal pain, requiring systemic steroids. On the 5th day of evolution, a vesicular exanthem appeared (VZV confirmed by direct immunoflouescence). Intravenous acyclovir was used empirically considering the risk of using high dose steroids in the presence of VZV. Both pathologies resolved uneventfully.
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