Disseminated herpes zoster with increased CD4 counts in 3 HIV-infected patients

J Am Acad Dermatol. 2009 Aug;61(2):345-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2008.11.891.

Abstract

It has been reported that the diagnosis of multidermatomal herpes zoster in HIV-infected patients occurs at a lower CD4 level than zoster involving a single dermatome. Herein, we describe 3 cases of HIV-infected patients presenting with disseminated zoster at high CD4 counts and low HIV viral loads.

MeSH terms

  • AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / diagnosis*
  • AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / drug therapy
  • AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / immunology
  • Acyclovir / administration & dosage*
  • Adult
  • Anti-HIV Agents / therapeutic use
  • CD4 Lymphocyte Count
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • HIV Infections / diagnosis
  • HIV Infections / drug therapy
  • HIV Infections / immunology
  • Herpes Zoster / diagnosis*
  • Herpes Zoster / drug therapy
  • Herpes Zoster / immunology
  • Humans
  • Infusions, Intravenous
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Risk Assessment
  • Sampling Studies
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Anti-HIV Agents
  • Acyclovir