Disseminated Herpes Zoster in immunocompetent host: A rare case report and review of the literature

Authors

  • Supitcha Kamolratanakul Department of Clinical Tropical Medicine, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University
  • Jittima Dhitavat Department of Clinical Tropical Medicine, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University

Keywords:

elderly, herpes zoster, immunocompetent, disseminated

Abstract

Disseminated cutaneous herpes zoster is uncommon in immunocompetent. Cutaneous dissemination 10-40% is occurring in immunosuppression, especially due to cell-mediated immunity (CMI) deficiency. Varicella zoster virus-specific CMI is required to halt the virus reactivation. Age-related decline of VZV CMI seems to be one of the most important risk factor for VZV reactivation and subsequent herpes zoster. Nevertheless disseminated herpes zoster in the elderly patient who has no immunosuppressive condition is uncommon. We report a case of elderly man with no apparent immunosuppressive condition presented with vesicular rash on T11 dermatome before generalized spreading of vesicular eruption in 3 days. The patient was treated successfully with intravenous acyclovir.

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Published

2017-09-01

How to Cite

Kamolratanakul, S., & Dhitavat, J. (2017). Disseminated Herpes Zoster in immunocompetent host: A rare case report and review of the literature. Thai Journal of Dermatology, 33(3), 215–222. Retrieved from https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/TJD/article/view/159071

Issue

Vol. 33 No. 3 (2017): July - September

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Case Report

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