Author:
Gupta S,Jain A,Gardiner C,Tyring SK
Abstract
Abstract
Background
Disseminated cutaneous herpes zoster in healthy persons is uncommon, though it has been described in immunocompromised patients.
Case presentation
We describe a case of disseminated cutaneous herpes zoster in an elderly man with no apparent immunosuppressive condition. The patient was treated successfully with intravenous Acyclovir.
Conclusion
We suggest that disseminated zoster can occur in an immunocompetent host and should be promptly recognized and treated to prevent serious complications.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
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