Abstract

INDUCED HERPES ZOSTER: IS FLUVOXAMINE THE CULPRIT?

Dr Santosh S V*, Dr Yogendra M, Shashank S Hosur, Sree Nagavalli K

Abstract

Herpes zoster (HZ) also known as Shingles is an acute viral infection results from reactivation of the DNA virus varicella zoster (VZV) which causes chicken pox. HZ is a localized, generally painful cutaneous eruption that occurs most frequently among older adults and immuno compromised patients. The most commonly affected dermatomes are the thoracic (45%), cervical (23%) and trigeminal (15%). The risk factors of HZ are older age, immunosuppressed individuals, diabetes, female gender, genetic susceptibility, mechanical trauma, recent psychological stress and white race. Fluvoxamine is the drug which acts by inhibiting the serotonin reuptake and has immunomodulatory action. Here we presenting a rare case report of drug induced herpes zoster in a 58year old female patient suffering with obsessive spectrum disorder.

Keywords: Herpes Zoster, Fluvoxamine Maleate, Obsessive Spectrum Disorder.