title: Abdominal distention and constipation followed by herpes zoster infection in a 2-month-old female infant.
abstract: Gastrointestinal symptoms of herpes zoster in infants are rarely reported. A 2-month-old female infant presented with herpes zoster and additional complication of abdominal distention and constipation. While rashes resolved, abdominal distention and constipation improved soon. To our knowledge, this is the first report of gastrointestinal complication of herpes zoster in infants. Physicians should be aware of the potential for motor involvement of herpes zoster in such infants. Herpes zoster should be considered during the diagnosis in the event of infants presenting with constipation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Jinshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
authors.forename: Hongfeng
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Jinshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
authors.forename: Fang
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Fang
mesh_terms: D003248:Constipation / Q000821:virology*; D005260:Female; D006562:Herpes Zoster / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant
keywords: constipation; herpes zoster; infant; therapy; visceral neuropathy