Acral Papulovesicular Eruption in a Soldier Following Smallpox Vaccination

Cutis. 2022 Apr;109(4):194-196. doi: 10.12788/cutis.0502.

Abstract

Smallpox vaccination is associated with several potential cutaneous adverse reactions, ranging from benign self-limited hypersensitivity reactions to life-threatening eczema vaccinatum and progressive vaccinia. Acral papulovesicular eruption is a distinct presentation that has been described in US Military service members following vaccination with the second-generation smallpox vaccine (ACAM2000, Sanofi Pasteur Biologics Co). We describe a case of this unique cutaneous eruption and review previously described cutaneous adverse events associated with smallpox vaccination.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Exanthema* / chemically induced
  • Humans
  • Military Personnel*
  • Smallpox Vaccine* / adverse effects
  • Smallpox* / prevention & control
  • Vaccination / adverse effects

Substances

  • Smallpox Vaccine