Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus in Healthy 13-month Infant: An Unforeseen Scenario

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Dhavalkumar S Bansode
Sonia P Jain
Abhay Deshmukh
Pratiksha Moreshwar Sonkusale

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Herpes zoster (HZ) as well as varicella are caused by varicella-zoster virus. It is uncommon in children. Cases have been reported in literature among all ages from neonate to old age. We report this case of HZ ophthalmicus in a healthy child born to healthy mother with a history of varicella infection in the third trimester (7th month of gestation). Early diagnosis and treatment reduce complications. Preconceptional varicella-zoster vaccine is also a matter of concern.

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