Visceral leishmaniasis complicated by herpes zoster. An unusual case in the pediatric age

Di Martino, L.; Nocerino, A.; Pettoello, M.; Toscano, P.; Franzese, A.; Di Maio, S.

Minerva Pediatrica 44(1-2): 55-56

1992


ISSN/ISBN: 0026-4946
PMID: 1552880
Document Number: 401055
The Authors describe a case report of a girl of 7 years affected by visceral leishmaniasis (VL) complicated by herpes zoster (Hz). Hz infection is unusual in paediatric age, but it may complicate immunodeficiency states. VL causes, as well known, T cell immunity depression: Hz infection could be facilitated by this situation.

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