Brief Communication: A 61-year-old Woman with Vesicular Eruption after Varicella Zoster Vaccination
Background Vesicular rashes are associated with a variety of infectious and noninfectious causes. Objective To discuss the differential diagnoses of vesicular rashes. Methods We present the clinical case of an adult woman who was immunocompetent and who developed several clear fluid-filled vesicles...
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| author | Karen Ganacias M.D. Sarah Spriet D.O. Taylor A. Banks M.D. |
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| description | Background Vesicular rashes are associated with a variety of infectious and noninfectious causes. Objective To discuss the differential diagnoses of vesicular rashes. Methods We present the clinical case of an adult woman who was immunocompetent and who developed several clear fluid-filled vesicles on her upper extremity within days of receiving the varicella zoster vaccine. Over the next several days, the skin eruption generalized, and she developed new lesions in various stages of healing. Results After a detailed history and further studies were obtained, a final diagnosis was made. Conclusion In patients who have recently been vaccinated, a high index of suspicion for an adverse vaccine reaction should be maintained. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-2c5c3f38e8a5404395d51aaab8576edc2022-12-21T17:33:07ZengSAGE PublishingAllergy & Rhinology2152-65672016-06-01710.2500/ar.2016.7.0159Brief Communication: A 61-year-old Woman with Vesicular Eruption after Varicella Zoster VaccinationKaren Ganacias M.D.0Sarah Spriet D.O.1Taylor A. Banks M.D.2Department of Defense and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center System, Bethesda, MarylandDepartment of Defense and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center System, Bethesda, MarylandDepartment of Defense and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center System, Bethesda, MarylandBackground Vesicular rashes are associated with a variety of infectious and noninfectious causes. Objective To discuss the differential diagnoses of vesicular rashes. Methods We present the clinical case of an adult woman who was immunocompetent and who developed several clear fluid-filled vesicles on her upper extremity within days of receiving the varicella zoster vaccine. Over the next several days, the skin eruption generalized, and she developed new lesions in various stages of healing. Results After a detailed history and further studies were obtained, a final diagnosis was made. Conclusion In patients who have recently been vaccinated, a high index of suspicion for an adverse vaccine reaction should be maintained.https://doi.org/10.2500/ar.2016.7.0159 |
| spellingShingle | Karen Ganacias M.D. Sarah Spriet D.O. Taylor A. Banks M.D. Brief Communication: A 61-year-old Woman with Vesicular Eruption after Varicella Zoster Vaccination Allergy & Rhinology |
| title | Brief Communication: A 61-year-old Woman with Vesicular Eruption after Varicella Zoster Vaccination |
| title_full | Brief Communication: A 61-year-old Woman with Vesicular Eruption after Varicella Zoster Vaccination |
| title_fullStr | Brief Communication: A 61-year-old Woman with Vesicular Eruption after Varicella Zoster Vaccination |
| title_full_unstemmed | Brief Communication: A 61-year-old Woman with Vesicular Eruption after Varicella Zoster Vaccination |
| title_short | Brief Communication: A 61-year-old Woman with Vesicular Eruption after Varicella Zoster Vaccination |
| title_sort | brief communication a 61 year old woman with vesicular eruption after varicella zoster vaccination |
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