Herpes Zoster with disseminated lesions. What is it?
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Herpes Zoster (HZ) is a Cutaneous Viral infection caused by Varicella zoster virus (VZV). Lesions of HZ are usually limited to one dermatome only but sometimes, there can be dissemination of lesions. The present case describes the role of proper examination of HZ case, which presents with disseminated lesions.
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دوره 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2013