Abstract
Herpes zoster is an acute viral infection characterized by painful dermatomal vesicular eruption on an erythematous base. It results from reactivation of latent varicella zoster virus infection that has persisted in dorsal root ganglia. The disease is commonly encountered in elderly and immunocompromised patients. In the current report, we have presented a 70-year-old woman who developed herpes zoster infection on her left subpectoral-dorsal site following uncomplicated cataract surgery. The patient was consulted with dermatology clinic and treated successfully.
Highlights
Herpes zoster (HZ), known as shingles, is the result of reactivation of endogenous latent varicella zoster virus (VZV), which is in dormant stage within sensory dorsal root, cranial nerve, and autonomic ganglia [1]
We reported an elderly diabetic patient who had HZ infection following cataract surgery
Exposure to emotionally stressful situations predisposes to HZ infection [1] and it's well known that undergoing a surgery is a serious stress factor even though it was performed safely with utmost care
Summary
Herpes zoster (HZ), known as shingles, is the result of reactivation of endogenous latent varicella zoster virus (VZV), which is in dormant stage within sensory dorsal root, cranial nerve, and autonomic ganglia [1]. A 70-year-old woman admitted to the ophthalmology department with the complaint of decreased visual acuity on her left eye for 5 months. She had controlled diabetes mellitus for 10 years in her medical history. There were no pathologic changes in her laboratory findings preoperatively and she underwent an uncomplicated cataract surgery She was prescribed frequent use topical steroid and antibiotic. She has no complaint in her operated eye
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