Herpes zoster ophthalmicus in a healthy Nigerian child

  • K.K. Oladigbolu
  • G.A. Farouk
  • A.J. Orugun
  • H Abdulrahman
Keywords: Healthy child, herpes zoster ophthalmicus, ocular complications

Abstract

Herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO) is rare in children especially those who are immunocompetent. We reported a case of HZO in a healthy 3- year-old girl with no history of exposure or underlying immune-compromising systemic disease. She developed severe ocular complications after treatment. Both parents were non reactive to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) I and II.

Keywords: Healthy child, herpes zoster ophthalmicus, ocular complications

Published
2017-07-31
Section
Articles

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