A case report of disseminated herpes zoster in an immunocompetent person

Dr. Asiya Begum.S; Dr. Karrunya.K.J; Dr. V. Sudha

Volume : V, Issue : XI, November - 2016

A case report of disseminated herpes zoster in an immunocompetent person

Dr. Asiya Begum. S, Dr. Karrunya. K. J, Dr. V. Sudha

Abstract :

Background: Disseminated cutaneous herpes zoster in the immunocompetent is uncommon. Case presentation: We report a case of disseminated herpes zoster in a healthy adult with no evidence of immunosuppression. Management and outcome: Patient underwent complete clinical examination followed by which complete blood count, routine blood biochemistry, liver function test and chest x-ray were done and found to be in normal limits. Serology for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) was non-reactive. Relating the history, clinical findings and cytology, a diagnosis of disseminated herpes zoster (HZ) was made. Therefore, the patient was started on oral cefixime along with oral acyclovir for 7 days. Acyclovir was continued for another week. Lesions healed with minimal scar and no visceral complications. Conclusion: We intend to highlight that disseminated zoster can occur in immunocompetent individuals. Quick identification and timely treatment can prevent serious complications.