Dermatomal vesicular eruption in an asymptomatic infant

Dermatomal vesicular eruption in an asymptomatic infant

We present a case of infantile herpes zoster without clinical evidence of varicella infection in the mother or apparent exposure in the child; our patient's diagnosis was confirmed by serology and by Tzanck smear. We briefly review the etiopathogenesis factors of this condition. We emphasize th...

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Veröffentlicht in:Dermatology online journal 2005, Vol.11 (3), p.26-26
Hauptverfasser: Bhushan, Premnashu, Sardana, Kabir, Mahajan, Supriya
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Sprache:eng
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Female
Herpes Zoster - pathology
Humans
Infant
Skin Diseases, Viral - pathology
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Zusammenfassung:We present a case of infantile herpes zoster without clinical evidence of varicella infection in the mother or apparent exposure in the child; our patient's diagnosis was confirmed by serology and by Tzanck smear. We briefly review the etiopathogenesis factors of this condition. We emphasize the benign course and spontaneous uneventful resolution.
ISSN:1087-2108
1087-2108
DOI:10.5070/D31FH5T1Z2