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Herpes zoster in a 6-month-old infant

Year: 1983

Type: article

Abstract: Abs1rac1.A case of herpes zoster occurring in infancy is reported.The clinical picture wa� characteristic and Lhe virological studies confirmed the diagnosis.The course was uneventful.The mother had varicella during the second trimester of pregnancy.This report is in accordance with the notes that herpes zoster in infancy is benign and the recovery is rapid and without sequelae.

Source: Acta Dermato Venereologica

DOI: 10.2340/0001555563180181

Authors: I. Helander, P. Arstila, P. Terho

Institutions: Uppsala University Hospital, University of Turku

Language: English

Topic: Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,725