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Childhood herpes zoster.

A J Papadopoulos1, A P Birnkrant, R A Schwartz

  • 1New Jersey Medical School, 185 S Orange Ave, Newark, NJ 07103-2714, USA.

Cutis
|August 2, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Childhood herpes zoster (HZ), a reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus (VZV), is uncommon. It occurs more often in healthy children infected with VZV early in life, as seen in our 6-year-old patient exposed at 3 months.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Virology

Background:

  • Herpes zoster (HZ) is a reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus (VZV).
  • HZ in childhood is typically uncommon in healthy populations.
  • VZV establishes latency in sensory ganglia after primary infection.

Observation:

  • The patient experienced primary VZV exposure at 3 months of age via siblings.
  • The patient developed HZ at 6 years of age.
  • This case highlights an unusual presentation of VZV reactivation in a pediatric patient.

Findings:

  • Early-life VZV infection (in utero or within the first year) is associated with increased frequency of HZ.
  • HZ can manifest in healthy children following early VZV exposure.
  • The patient's history exemplifies the link between early VZV acquisition and later HZ development.

Implications:

  • Understanding early VZV infection timing is crucial for pediatric HZ risk assessment.
  • This case underscores the importance of considering VZV reactivation in pediatric HZ diagnoses.
  • Further research into pediatric VZV latency and reactivation patterns is warranted.

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