Herpes zoster in an immunocompetent adolescent – A case of rare occurrence
Herpes zoster is an acute viral infection caused by the reactivation of the varicella zoster virus. It occurs commonly in immunocompromised adults. Odontalgia may be an early prodromal symptom when herpes zoster involves the oral and maxillofacial region, which lays significant emphasis on the role...
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Main Authors: | A.Winnifred Christy, T. J. R. Devathambi, R. Thanigainathan, M. Gobika Harini |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2024-11-01
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Series: | Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care |
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Online Access: | https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_629_24 |
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