Herpes zoster in children.
Herpes zoster (HZ) in immunocompetent children is quite uncommon. Initial exposure to the varicella-zoster virus (VZV) may be from a wild-type or vaccine-related strain. Either strain may cause a latent infection and subsequent eruption of HZ. We present a case of HZ in a 15-month-old boy after receiving the varicella vaccination at 12 months of age. A review of the literature regarding the incidence, clinical characteristics, and diagnosis of HZ in children also is provided.
Arizona Desert Dermatology, Kingman, USA.
Nathan
N
Peterson
Aspen Dermatology, Spanish Fork, Utah, USA.
Seth
S
Goodman
Springville Dermatology, Utah, USA.
Michael
M
Peterson
Aspen Dermatology, Spanish Fork, Utah, USA.
Warren
W
Peterson
D000212:Acyclovir / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000998:Antiviral Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005148:Facial Dermatoses / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D006562:Herpes Zoster / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D006563:Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D007121:Immunocompetence; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D016133:Polymerase Chain Reaction
D000998:Antiviral Agents; D000212:Acyclovir