An Atypical Local Vesicular Reaction to the Yellow Fever Vaccine

An Atypical Local Vesicular Reaction to the Yellow Fever Vaccine

Yellow fever vaccine is a live attenuated viral inoculation indicated for patients traveling to endemic areas. The vaccine is generally well tolerated with minimal adverse effects. Typical side effects include malaise, pain at the injection site, and, albeit rarely, immediate hypersensitivity reacti...

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Main Authors: Robert H. Wauters, Camellia L. Hernandez, Maureen M. Petersen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-09-01
Series:Vaccines
Subjects:
yellow fever vaccine
adverse reaction
blisters
rash
hyperpigmentation
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-393X/5/3/26
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Summary:Yellow fever vaccine is a live attenuated viral inoculation indicated for patients traveling to endemic areas. The vaccine is generally well tolerated with minimal adverse effects. Typical side effects include malaise, pain at the injection site, and, albeit rarely, immediate hypersensitivity reactions. We present a case of a rare adverse reaction to yellow fever vaccine in which a patient developed vesicular lesions resulting in bullae and circumferential hyperpigmentation.
ISSN:2076-393X

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