Disseminated herpes zoster in a pregnant woman positive for human immunodeficiency virus

J. C. Petrozza, M. Monga, B. T. Oshiro, J. M. Graham, J. D. Blanco

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Abstract

We report a case of disseminated herpes zoster in a pregnant patient positive for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Disseminated zoster was the first manifestation of HIV infection in this patient. In HIV-positive patients, zoster may be complicated by cutaneous dissemination, visceral involvement and death. Intravenous acyclovir may prevent serious sequelae in both mother and fetus.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)463-464
Number of pages2
JournalAmerican Journal of Perinatology
Volume10
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - 1993

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology

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