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Recurrence of Herpes Zoster in the Same Dermatome
PA Sarojini, BKH Nair
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Correspondence Address:
P A Sarojini
Correspondence Address:
P A Sarojini
| How to cite this article: Sarojini P A, Nair B. Recurrence of Herpes Zoster in the Same Dermatome. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 1975;41:28-29 |
Copyright: (C)1975 Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology
Abstract
A case of herpes zoster recurring in the same dermatome 10 years after the original attack is reported. The pathogenesis of herpes zoster is discussed. Recurrent herpes simplex zosteriformis is ruled out by animal inoculation. No precipitating factor could be detected other than exposure to a case of chickenpox. The present case strengthens the postulate that herpes zoster is produced by the reactivation of a latent virus present in the sensory ganglia and nerve sheath and that this reactivation can occur on more than one occasion.Fulltext Views
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