Uncommon Presentation: Simultaneous Herpes Zoster Infection in Immunocompetent Patients

Uncommon Presentation: Simultaneous Herpes Zoster Infection in Immunocompetent Patients

BACKGROUND: Herpes Zoster occurs due to reactivation of the varicella zoster virus (VZV). It mainly affects patients with suppressed cell-mediated immunity, however, there have been cases reported in immunocompetent patients. THE CASES: Case 1: A 26-year-old male presented with severe headache in...

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Main Authors: Vanessa Jarelly Rodríguez-Huerta, Mauricio Alejandro Saldaña Ruiz, Vanessa Pamela Salolin-Vargas, Jessica Edith Acevedo Rodriguez, Leopoldo David Trujillo-García
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University Library System, University of Pittsburgh 2025-01-01
Series:International Journal of Medical Students
Subjects:
Herpes Zoster
Acyclovir
Case Report
Online Access:http://ijms.info/IJMS/article/view/2979
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