[Visceral leishmaniasis complicated by herpes zoster. An unusual case in the pediatric age].
The Authors describe a case report of a girl of 7 years affected by visceral leishmaniasis (VL) complicated by herpes zoster (Hz). Hz infection is unusual in paediatric age, but it may complicate immunodeficiency states. VL causes, as well known, T cell immunity depression: Hz infection could be facilitated by this situation.
Di Martino
L
L
Dipartimento di Pediatria, Università Federico II di Napoli.
Nocerino
A
A
Pettoello
M
M
Toscano
P
P
Franzese
A
A
Di Maio
S
S
D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006562:Herpes Zoster / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D007898:Leishmaniasis, Visceral / Q000150:complications*
Leishmaniosi viscerale complicata da herpes zoster. Un caso clinico non frequente in età pediatrica.