Breakthrough VZV infection after immunization, presenting as herpes zoster.
An immunocompromized, VZV-vaccinated child had a breakthrough infection with VZV, acquired at a day-care centre during a chickenpox outbreak. Interestingly, the infection manifested as herpes zoster of 1 dermatome. Typing showed wild-type virus, which suggests that exogenous reinfection with a new strain may present as herpes zoster.
Schade
Rogier P
RP
Department of Medical Microbiology, Nijmegen, The Netherlands. r.schade@mmb.umcn.nl
Bakkers
Judith
J
Cornelissen
Marlies
M
Koster-Kamphuis
Linda
L
Melchers
Willem J G
WJ
Galama
Jochem M D
JM
D002644:Chickenpox / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000821:virology; D019433:Chickenpox Vaccine / Q000276:immunology*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004196:Disease Outbreaks; D006562:Herpes Zoster / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D016867:Immunocompromised Host; D008297:Male
D019433:Chickenpox Vaccine