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Development of herpes zoster during infliximab treatment for pediatric generalized pustular psoriasis: A case report
Author(s) -
Chen Wenjuan,
Peng Chen,
Ding Yangfeng,
Yi Xuemei,
Gao Yunlu
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
dermatologic therapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.595
H-Index - 68
eISSN - 1529-8019
pISSN - 1396-0296
DOI - 10.1111/dth.12838
Subject(s) - medicine , infliximab , pustular psoriasis , psoriasis , dermatology , adverse effect , generalized pustular psoriasis , disease
The present authors report a 12‐year‐old Chinese child with generalized pustular psoriasis who was responded well to infliximab, but an adverse effect of herpes zoster occurred after the first infusion soon. The antiviral treatment was effective and no recurrence or flaring was observed after half‐year of follow‐up. This case reminds us to highlight the risk of viral infection during biological treatment on patients with psoriasis or autoimmune disease.