Disseminated Herpes Zoster in a Pregnant Woman Positive for Human Immunodeficiency Virus

John C. Petrozza; Manju Monga; Bryan T. Oshiro; Jack M. Graham; Jorge D. Blanco

doi:10.1055/s-2007-994633

American Journal of Perinatology, Table of Contents

Am J Perinatol 1993; 10(6): 463-464
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-994633

ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Disseminated Herpes Zoster in a Pregnant Woman Positive for Human Immunodeficiency Virus

John C. Petrozza, Manju Monga, Bryan T. Oshiro, Jack M. Graham, Jorge D. Blanco

Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, Lyndon B. Johnson General Hospital, University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas

Abstract

ABSTRACT

We report a case of disseminated herpes zoster in a pregnant patient positive for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Disseminated zoster was the first manifestation of HIV infection in this patient. In HIV-positive patients, zoster may be complicated by cutaneous dissemination, visceral involvement, and death. Intravenous acyclovir may prevent serious sequelae in both mother and fetus.

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