Erythema multiforme following vaccination in an infant

Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol. 2008 May-Jun;74(3):251-3. doi: 10.4103/0378-6323.41373.

Abstract

Erythema multiforme is a cutaneous reaction pattern precipitated by varied agents, notably herpes simplex and drugs. It predominantly occurs in adolescents and young adults but may be seen at other ages also. While vaccination is rarely a precipitating factor for erythema multiforme, it may occasionally be seen in infants and children. We report here a case of a two month-old infant with lesions of erythema multiforme minor appearing after two weeks following vaccination for DPT, Hepatitis B and influenza.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis Vaccine / adverse effects*
  • Erythema Multiforme / chemically induced*
  • Erythema Multiforme / pathology
  • Female
  • Foot / pathology
  • Hand / pathology
  • Hepatitis B Vaccines / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Influenza Vaccines / adverse effects*
  • Skin / pathology
  • Vaccines, Combined / adverse effects

Substances

  • Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis Vaccine
  • Hepatitis B Vaccines
  • Influenza Vaccines
  • Vaccines, Combined