Disseminated herpes zoster in a pregnant woman positive for human immunodeficiency virus.
We report a case of disseminated herpes zoster in a pregnant patient positive for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Disseminated zoster was the first manifestation of HIV infection in this patient. In HIV-positive patients, zoster may be complicated by cutaneous dissemination, visceral involvement, and death. Intravenous acyclovir may prevent serious sequelae in both mother and fetus.
Petrozza
J C
JC
Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, Lyndon B. Johnson General Hospital, University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston 77026.
Monga
M
M
Oshiro
B T
BT
Graham
J M
JM
Blanco
J D
JD
D017088:AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / Q000188:drug therapy*; D000212:Acyclovir / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006562:Herpes Zoster / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000188:drug therapy*
D000212:Acyclovir