The Trigeminal Herpes Zoster and the Hutchinson Sign Presentation of 5 Cases and Literature Review

Abstract

Herpes zoster consists of the reactivation of the varicella zoster virus that remains latent in the ganglia of the posterior roots of the spinal cord. Ophthalmic herpes zoster is due to the fifth cranial nerve, trigeminal nerve, in its ophthalmic branch involvement and can cause severe eye damage. A series of five cases of women with trigeminal herpes and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is presented. Timely antiviral treatment, the indication of highly active antiretroviral treatment and vaccination can prevent the development of serious ophthalmic lesions.