Case 15. VZV infection of GI tract (67 y-o M)

       
  Autopsied esophagus and duodenum from a kidney recepient taking corticosteroid and complaining of continuous diarrhea  
       

 

  VZV antigens (glycoprotein antigen expressing plasma membranes and nucleoprotein antigen located in the nucleus) in the esophageal squamous mucosa (immunostaining)