Recurrent herpes zoster in early childhood

Indian J Pediatr. 2007 Aug;74(8):774-6. doi: 10.1007/s12098-007-0138-3.

Abstract

Herpes Zoster is produced by reactivation of latent Varicella Zoster Virus from the dorsal root ganglion of sensory nerves. It is common in older individuals and rarely described in the pediatric age group. We report a case of recurrent herpes zoster in a 3-year-old HIV positive child involving T4 dermatome on the first occasion and subsequently involving T10 dermatome. The child responded well to oral acyclovir.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / diagnosis*
  • AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / drug therapy
  • Acyclovir / therapeutic use
  • Antiviral Agents / therapeutic use
  • Chickenpox / diagnosis*
  • Chickenpox / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Recurrence

Substances

  • Antiviral Agents
  • Acyclovir