title: Herpes zoster with dissemination.
abstract: Herpes zoster or shingles is an acute vesico-bullous cutaneous infection characterized by dermatomal distribution, predominantly in adults. Extensive cutaneous dissemination has been reported in immunocompromised patients. However, its existence is documented in immunocompetent individuals as well. We report two children with disseminated herpes zoster, one of whom was immunocompromised secondary to severe mal-nutrition and had associated orbital septal cellulitis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology and STD, University College of Medical Sciences and GTB Hospital, Delhi 110 095, India.
authors.forename: Archana
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Singal
authors.forename: Shilpa
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Mehta
authors.forename: Deepika
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Pandhi
mesh_terms: D002481:Cellulitis / Q000150:complications; D002648:Child; D015362:Child Nutrition Disorders / Q000150:complications; D006562:Herpes Zoster / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000276:immunology / Q000473:pathology; D006563:Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D016867:Immunocompromised Host; D008297:Male