Korean J Dermatol.  1999 Apr;37(4):553-555.

A Case of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection in Recurrent Herpes Zoster

• Kim JW
• Lee JH
• Lee SK
• Lee WW

Abstract

Herpes zoster is characterized by several groups of vesicles on an erythematous base situated unilaterally within the distribution of a single spinal or cranial sensory ganglion. Recurrent herpes zoster is rare and may be associated with severe immunocompromised state. Human immunodeficiency virus(HIV) infection is associated with an increased incidence of zoster, which tends to be severe, presumably due to HIV-induced depression of cellular immunity. We report a case of a 46-year-old female who was presented with recurrent herpes zoster and concurrent HIV infection.

Keyword

Human Immunodeficiency virus; Redurrent herpes zoster

MeSH Terms

Depression
Female
Ganglia, Sensory
Herpes Zoster*
HIV Infections
HIV*
Humans*
Immunity, Cellular
Incidence
Middle Aged