Recurrent Herpes Zoster in an Immunocompetent Male: A Case Report

Authors

  • Niraj Parajuli Department of Dermatology and Venereology, National Academy of Medical Sciences, Bir Hospital, Mahaboudha, Kathmandu, Nepal https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6869-4959
  • Rushma Shrestha Department of Dermatology and Venereology, National Academy of Medical Sciences, Bir Hospital, Mahaboudha, Kathmandu, Nepal https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8766-3752
  • Laila Lama Department of Dermatology and Venereology, National Academy of Medical Sciences, Bir Hospital, Mahaboudha, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Anupama Karki Department of Dermatology and Venereology, National Academy of Medical Sciences, Bir Hospital, Mahaboudha, Kathmandu, Nepal https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8306-0495

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.6629

Keywords:

herpes zoster; immunocompetent; recurrent; shingles; varicella zoster.

Abstract

Herpes zoster is an infection caused by reactivation of varicella-zoster virus presenting as multiple grouped vesicular eruptions in a dermatomal pattern with associated pain. Recurrent herpes zoster is an uncommon event in an immunocompetent host. Here, we report a case of a young male presenting with herpes zoster over the T9 and T10 dermatome with the previous scarring of herpes zoster over the T6 dermatome over the right upper trunk. The patient improved on treatment with oral acyclovir and analgesics. In any patient with recurrenrt hepes zoster, work-up should be done to rule out immunosuppresion.

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Published

2021-11-15

How to Cite

Parajuli, N., Shrestha, R. ., Lama, L., & Karki, A. (2021). Recurrent Herpes Zoster in an Immunocompetent Male: A Case Report. Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 59(243), 1180–1181. https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.6629

Issue

Vol. 59 No. 243 (2021): JNMA: Published Monthly

Section

Case Reports

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