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Ex Vivo Infection of Murine Epidermis with Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1
Published on: August 24, 2015
Shingles-Like Cutaneous Manifestation of Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 in a Young Male Patient: A Case Report
John Acosta-Peñaloza1, Osman Mahboob1, Jane Hufnagel1
1Clinical Sciences, Florida State University College of Medicine, Tallahassee, USA.
Abstract:
Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) is a common DNA virus that typically causes orolabial lesions. Atypical presentations, such as dermatomal vesicular eruptions, are rare and may mimic varicella-zoster virus (VZV) reactivation, complicating diagnosis. Here we present a case of HSV-1 with recurrent vesicular eruptions in the C4-C5 dermatomes, initially posited to be herpes zoster. Viral culture confirmed HSV-1, and the patient's symptoms were successfully managed with valacyclovir and topical corticosteroids.
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