Case report presents herpes zoster ophthalmicus in a healthy infant, highlighting risks and implications for varicella vaccination.
Herpes zoster (HZ) as well as varicella are caused by varicella-zoster virus. It is uncommon in children. Cases have beenreported in literature among all ages from neonate to old age. We report this case of HZ ophthalmicus in a healthy childborn to healthy mother with a history of varicella infection in the third trimester (7th month of gestation). Early diagnosisand treatment reduce complications. Preconceptional varicella-zoster vaccine is also a matter of concern.
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