Herpes zoster in the T4 dermatome: a possible cause of breastfeeding strike.
The authors report a case of breastfeeding strike temporally related to the onset of a herpes zoster prodrome involving the left breast.
Mathers
Lawrence J
LJ
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Waukesha Family Practice Residency Program, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
Mathers
Rachel A
RA
Brotherton
Deana R
DR
D000212:Acyclovir / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000328:Adult; D000998:Antiviral Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001942:Breast Feeding; D005260:Female; D006562:Herpes Zoster / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000998:Antiviral Agents; D000212:Acyclovir