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Typical varicella zoster (ophthalmicus) in an HIV-infected person
1Sehgal Nursing Home, Dermato-Venereology (SKIN/VD) Centre, Delhi, India. drsehgal@ndf.vsnl.net.in
Abstract:
A typical varicella zoster (ophthalmicus) in an incidentally HIV-infected person is reported in a young man. It was characterized by tense, grouped, vesiculobullous eruptions on a brick-red base. The diagnosis was substantiated by demonstration of swollen epidermal (balloon) cells with a nucleus/several nuclei containing inclusion bodies. Reticular degeneration was apparent.