Herpes zoster in adolescence: A clinical case
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https://doi.org/10.5712/rbmfc10(36)704Keywords:
Herpes Zoster, Herpesvirus 3, Human, VaricellaAbstract
Varicella and herpes zoster (HZ) are distinct clinical entities caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). Varicella is an acute, highly contagious disease that occurs most commonly in childhood as a result of a primary infection in a susceptible individual. HZ occurs years after the first contact with VZV and is characterized by unilateral pain and appearance of vesicles on an erythematous base following the territory of a dermatome, respecting the midline. The main risk factors for HZ are high age and cellular immune dysfunction. We present a case of herpes zoster with extensive and lush lesions, in an immunocompetent individual, with atypical location and uncommon age. The case drew attention by the extent of involvement of the injury, immunocompetent individual and in unusual age.
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