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To describe a rare case of herpes zoster in a 10-month-old infant without a prior history of varicella.

June 23, 2026Open Access

Early‐Onset Herpes Zoster in a 10‐Month‐Old Infant Following Nonvenomous Snake Exposure: A Rare Case Report

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To describe a rare case of herpes zoster in a 10-month-old infant without a prior history of varicella.
Detailed case report of an infant presenting with atypical vesicular eruptions.
Consideration of physical stress factors including nonvenomous snake exposure as a triggering event.
The infant developed herpes zoster with dermatomal vesicular eruptions.
No prior history of varicella was noted, suggesting unique triggers.

Resumen

ABSTRACT Herpes zoster can rarely occur in immunocompetent infants without prior varicella history. This case highlights the importance of considering herpes zoster in atypical dermatomal vesicular eruptions during infancy and suggests that physical stress or local trauma, including nonvenomous snake exposure, may act as a possible trigger for viral reactivation.

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