Case ReportInternational Journal of Research in Medical Sciences
Publication: Herpes zoster in a healthy child-a rarity
Int J Res Med Sci. 2017;5(3):1135-1137.DOI10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20170677
Abstract
Herpes zoster, caused by Varicella-zoster virus is generally considered to be a disease of the elderly. Recently, a number of studies have shown in the increased incidences in children. Herein, a case of Herpes zoster in an otherwise healthy child of 9 years of age is being reported, who did not have any evidence of immunosupression.
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- Department of Dermatology, Regional Hospital Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh, India
- Department of Dermatology, Deen Dyal Upadhyay Hospital, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India