Abstract
Herpes Zoster (HZ) or shingles is a clinical manifestation caused by the reactivation of varicella-zoster virus (VZV). HZ is rarely happening in children, and its incidence increases with age. We report a 9-month-old baby boy with disseminated HZ. There were grouped vesicles on an erythematous base scattered in several dermatomes with dominant lesions in C5-C7 dermatomes. Complete blood count were within the normal limits. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) serology was negative both in mother and baby. Patient was treated with 150 mg oral acyclovir 4 times a day for 5 days. The infant experienced significant improvement and recovered completely without sequelae.
Highlights
Herpes Zoster (HZ) or shingles is a form of reactivation after primary infection of the varicellazoster virus (VZV).[1,2,3] The word derived from the Latin cingulum which means a belt.[4]
Herpes Zoster (HZ) or shingles is a clinical manifestation caused by the reactivation of varicella-zoster virus (VZV)
We report a 9-month-old baby boy with disseminated HZ
Summary
Herpes Zoster (HZ) or shingles is a form of reactivation after primary infection of the varicellazoster virus (VZV).[1,2,3] The word derived from the Latin cingulum which means a belt.[4]. Lesions in HZ are generally grouped vesicles on an erythematous base which are localized to certain dermatome and accompanied by pain.[2] Each year, it is estimated that there are more than 1.7 million new cases of HZ in the world.[6] HZ incidence in the United. A 9-month-old baby boy presented in the Emergency Department of the Wangaya Regional General Hospital with a 4 days history of vesicular eruption. History of previous varicella was unclear, but the patient had a fever accompanied by small fluid-filled blisters when he was 6 months old. The patient experienced significant improvement and there were no new lesions after the therapy began. He was discharged after 5 days hospitalization
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