Pediatric herpes zoster with mild cutaneous dissemination

The textbook division of herpes zoster into segmental or disseminated is too simple and limited. Like all diseases, herpes zoster presents as a spectrum of disease. Mild cutaneous dissemination represents a "transition zone" in this spectrum and appears to be a benign clinical variant. Thi...

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Published inPediatric emergency care Vol. 9; no. 1; p. 33
Main Author Courter, B J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.02.1993
Subjects
Acyclovir - therapeutic use
Age Factors
Child, Preschool
Female
Herpes Zoster - drug therapy
Herpes Zoster - pathology
Humans
Skin - pathology
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Summary:The textbook division of herpes zoster into segmental or disseminated is too simple and limited. Like all diseases, herpes zoster presents as a spectrum of disease. Mild cutaneous dissemination represents a "transition zone" in this spectrum and appears to be a benign clinical variant. This case of pediatric herpes zoster with mild cutaneous dissemination did not need aggressive inpatient treatment with IV agents; appropriate treatment included close follow-up. Optional treatment with high-dose oral acyclovir was also instituted.
ISSN:0749-5161
DOI:10.1097/00006565-199302000-00011