Herpes zoster
Lingual varicella zoster infection of the left side of the tongue in HIV infection
Keywords: African ethnicity, HIV infection, Herpes zoster, Shingles, Cheilitis, Chin, Crusted vesicles, Face, Herpes zoster virus, Human immunodeficiency virus, Male, Mandibular nerve, Mouth, Oral cavity, Sensitive-image, Skin of colour, Tongue, Unilateral oral shingles, Vesicles, Well-demarcated erythematous plaques
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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