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Herpes zoster
Shingles of the upper division of the Vth cranial nerve in HIV

Herpes zoster

Shingles of the upper division of the Vth cranial nerve in HIV  


Keywords: HIV infection, Herpes zoster, Shingles, European ethnicity, Female, Forehead, Grouped crusted vesicles, Herpes zoster virus, Human immunodeficiency virus



What is herpes zoster?

Herpes zoster is a localised, blistering and painful rash caused by reactivation of varicella-zoster virus (VZV). Herpes zoster is also called shingles.

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