Disseminated Herpes Zoster in a 9-Month-Old Infant

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.