J Korean Ophthalmol Soc.  2006 Jul;47(7):1161-1165.

A Case of Zoster Ophthalmicus in a Child

• Rho CR
• Lee SJ
• Jeon EJ
• Chung SK

Abstract

PURPOSE: We report a case of herpes zoster ophthalmicus in a 7-year-old child.
METHODS
A 7-year-old boy presented with acute onset of vesiculopapular rash covering his left forehead, upper eyelid, and side of the nose. He was admitted via the pediatrics clinic and was referred to ophthalmology clinic for ophthalmologic examinations.
RESULTS
On admission zoster ophthalmicus was limited to his skin and conjunctiva, but the disease progressed to zoster keratitis, uveitis, and meningitis. The patient was treated with topical, oral, and intravenous acyclovir. He had an uneventful recovery and was discharged.
CONCLUSIONS
We experienced a case of zoster ophthamicus and meningitis in a patient without an apparent history of chickenpox.

Keyword

Herpes zoster meningitis; Herpes zoster ophthalmicus

MeSH Terms

Acyclovir
Chickenpox
Child*
Conjunctiva
Exanthema
Eyelids
Forehead
Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus
Herpes Zoster*
Humans
Keratitis
Male
Meningitis
Nose
Ophthalmology
Pediatrics
Skin
Uveitis
Acyclovir