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Rachel Gordon1, Rana Majd Mays, Whitney Lapolla
1Center for Clinical Studies, Houston, TX 77030, USA. rgordon@ccstexas.com
Abstract:
Herpes zoster duplex is a rare presentation of herpes zoster in which noncontiguous dermatomes are involved. If both sides of the body are affected, it is called herpes zoster duplex bilateralis; if only 1 side is involved, it is called herpes zoster unilateralis. Usually, this presentation of herpes zoster is associated with some level of immunosuppression. We present a case concerning herpes zoster duplex bilateralis occurring in a healthy, immunocompetent woman and discuss if female sex may be a risk factor for this presentation of herpes zoster.
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