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RFP Journal of Dermatology

Volume  3, Issue 1, Jan-June 2018, Pages 5-10
 

Original Article

Pediatric Herpes Zoster: A Study of 64 Cases

Deepshikha Khanna 1, Subhash Bharti 2, Payal Chakravarty 3

1 Consultant Dermatologist, Upasana Skin Clinic, IP Extension, Patparganj, Delhi, 110092, India. 2 Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology, MIMER Medical Colllege, Talegaon, Pune, Maharashtra 410507, India. 3 Specialist Dermatology, VMMC and Safdurjung Hospital, Delhi Delhi 110029, India.

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Abstract

Herpes zoster (HZ), a reactivation of virus after initial chickenpox infection was earlier believed to be rare in children and a marker for immunodeficiency and malignancy. Data regarding epidemiology of HZ in Indian children is lacking; we report here a series of 64 cases of paediatric HZ seen over a year. Fourteen patients had one or more systemic disease; most of these were more than 7 years of age. Complications such as keratitis, secondary skin infection, scarring, dyspigmentation and associated psychological effects are a major concern in children. Universal varicella vaccination is likely to aid in reduction in paediatric HZ.

Keywords: Pediatric Herpes Zoster; Varicella.


Corresponding Author : Deepshikha Khanna, Consultant Dermatologist, Upasana Skin Clinic, IP Extension, Patparganj, Delhi 110092, India