Generalised blistering in an infant following vaccination

BMJ Case Reports 2026

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Authors: Nandana Chitra Kumar, Gowri Anur, Pallavi Hegde, Varsha M. Shetty, Raghavendra S. Rao
DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2025-270046
Cited by: 1
References: 7

Abstract

A male infant, born to parents in a non-consanguineous marriage presented with a 1-month history of itchy, fluid-filled lesions in a string-of-pearl appearance all over the body following administration of the first dose of pentavalent vaccination. The results of the immunological tests confirmed the diagnosis of bullous pemphigoid. He was treated with topical and oral corticosteroids along with oral dapsone, followed by good improvement. The child received subsequent doses of the vaccine without any further relapses.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Autoimmune Bullous Skin Diseases Lymphadenopathy Diagnosis and Analysis Infectious Diseases and Mycology

Publication details

Journal / source
BMJ Case Reports
Publisher
BMJ
Volume
19
Issue
2
Pages
e270046–e270046
Publication date
1 February 2026
Language
EN