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[Zona in children].

A Banerjee1

  • 1Service de pédiatrie générale, centre hospitalier René-Dubos, Pontoise, France.

Archives De Pediatrie : Organe Officiel De La Societe Francaise De Pediatrie
|May 1, 1999
PubMed
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Herpes zoster (shingles) in children, caused by varicella zoster virus (VZV) reactivation, can be severe in immunocompromised youth. Vaccination offers a safe and effective prevention method for these vulnerable pediatric patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Infectious Diseases
  • Immunology
  • Virology

Context:

  • Herpes zoster results from varicella zoster virus (VZV) reactivation.
  • While common in the elderly, pediatric herpes zoster occurs, especially in immunocompromised children or infants with in-utero VZV exposure.
  • Rarely, VZV reactivation occurs in healthy children, particularly after primary varicella infection in infancy.

Purpose:

  • To describe the clinical presentation, risk factors, and management of herpes zoster in children.
  • To highlight the role of immune status in VZV reactivation and disease severity.
  • To evaluate preventive strategies for VZV infection in immunocompromised pediatric populations.

Summary:

  • Pediatric herpes zoster mirrors adult presentation, typically benign but can be severe in immunocompromised children.

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  • Impaired cellular immunity and Natural Killer cell function are implicated in herpes zoster occurrence.
  • Standard treatment involves antiseptics and pruritus management; severe cases require prompt intravenous antiviral therapy (e.g., acyclovir).

    • Impact:

    • Identifies key risk factors for VZV reactivation in pediatric populations.
    • Emphasizes the need for tailored management strategies based on immune status.
    • Supports the use of varicella vaccination as a safe and effective VZV prevention tool in immunocompromised children.