Pneumococcal Vaccination-Induced Localized Cutaneous Toxic Reaction Mimicking Fixed Drug Eruption on a Nearby Vaccination Injection Site in an Infant / 대한피부과학회지

ABSTRACT

Pneumococcus is a very important pathogen for children and elderly people, and causes considerable morbidity and mortality in these groups. Pneumococcal vaccination is relatively safe, and is being increasingly used for the prevention of pneumococcal disease, such as meningitis, pneumonia, otitis media, and bacteremia. Mild adverse reactions of pneumococcal vaccination are relatively common, and include erythema, pain, fever, myalgia, and headaches. However, adverse skin reactions are very rare. Here, we present a case of pneumococcal vaccination-induced localized toxic reaction mimicking fixed drug eruption on a nearby vaccination injection site in an infant, which has not previously been documented in Korea.