Simultaneous Onset of Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus and Chickenpox in the Context of Maternal Varicella; A Rare Case Report
Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is transmitted through airborne respiratory secretions, initially causing chickenpox. After the primary infection, the virus establishes latency within the dorsal sensory ganglia and may later reactivate, resulting in a vesicular dermatomal eruption known as herpes zoste...
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| Main Author: | Ali Alkarawi |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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University of Kirkuk, College of Medicine, Kirkuk, Iraq
2025-04-01
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| Series: | Kirkuk Journal of Medical Sciences |
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| Online Access: | https://kjms.uokirkuk.edu.iq/article_186883_90f9753600b0ee9d3e55d0380042ac45.pdf |
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