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Published on: April 2, 2012
Herpes zoster infection as a differential diagnosis of acute pulpitis
M A Lopes1, F J de Souza Filho, J Jorge Júnior
1Faculty of Odontology, University of Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil.
Abstract:
Many diseases can cause orofacial pain, and the diagnosis must be established before final treatment. This case report presents a patient with orofacial pain that was diagnosed as an acute pulpitis. However, there was no evidence of this problem on examination. After 4 days, the patient showed multiples vesicles on the face, and a herpes zoster viral infection was diagnosed. The patient was treated with acyclovir and, after 2 yr, she still complains of facial sensitivity.
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Acute Pharyngitis
Acute pharyngitis is the inflammation of the back of the throat (pharynx), commonly resulting in a sore throat. It is a frequently encountered condition that prompts individuals to seek medical advice.
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