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KMID : 1130320090520050607
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Korean Journal of Pediatrics
2009 Volume.52 No. 5 p.607 ~ p.610
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Herpes zoster complicated by deep vein thrombosis : a case report
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Choi Woo-Yeon
Cho Young-Kuk
Ma Jae-Sook
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Abstract
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Varicella zoster virus (VZV) causes two diseases: Varicella, a generalized, primary infection, and herpes zoster (zoster), a secondary infection caused by latent VZV reactivation. Zoster can also be caused by latent VZV reactivation after a varicella vaccination. The complications associated with varicella include cutaneous infections, which are the most common, as well as pulmonary and neurological involvement. However, a deep venous thrombosis (DVT) has been rarely described as a varicella-associated complication. Here, we describe the case of a child with varicella zoster who developed a DVT that completely resolved after intravenous acyclovir and subcutaneous low-molecular-weight heparin treatment.
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KEYWORD
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Varicella zoster virus, Herpes zoster, Varicella vaccine, Deep venous thrombosis
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