Pediatric Herpes Zoster

Clin Pract Cases Emerg Med. 2019 Dec 17;4(1):32-34. doi: 10.5811/cpcem.2019.10.44301. eCollection 2020 Feb.

Abstract

A 10-year-old male vaccinated against varicella had developed left-sided rashes on his thoracic region in single dermatomal distribution, which is consistent with herpes zoster. Although herpes zoster is uncommon in children, especially with the current vaccination regimen, this case report serves as a reminder to consider it in one's differential diagnoses, even in the immunocompetent, fully immunized pediatric patient. This is a case report of a previously healthy, fully vaccinated child who developed herpes zoster.

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  • Case Reports