Abstract
Herpes zoster (HZ), also called ‘shingles’, is a unique neurocutaneous entity that has been recognized since historic times. HZ represents a recurrent infection state of varicella-zoster virus (VZV) and commonly occurs in elderly [46] and immunocompromised hosts [63]. This chapter will focus on dermatological issues regarding diagnosis, pathology, cutaneous complications and management of HZ.
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Somayaji, R., Elliott, J.A., Sibbald, R.G. (2017). Dermatologic Manifestations of Herpes Zoster. In: Watson, C., Gershon, A., Oxman, M. (eds) Herpes Zoster: Postherpetic Neuralgia and Other Complications. Adis, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-44348-5_10
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