Herpes Zoster with Post Herpetic Neuralgia Involving the Right Maxillary Branch of Trigeminal Nerve: A Case Report and Review of Literature

Herpes Zoster with Post Herpetic Neuralgia Involving the Right Maxillary Branch of Trigeminal Nerve: A Case Report and Review of Literature

Herpes Zoster (HZ) is an acute, self-limiting, neuro cutaneous viral infection caused by the reactivation of the Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) that remains latent in the dorsal root ganglion. About 50% of occurrence is seen in older age groups and immunocompromised patients. Less than 5% occur in c...

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Main Authors: MASSILLAMANI FRANCIS, KAILASAM SUBRAMANIAN, S LEENA SANKARI, VENKATA LAKSHMI APARNA POTLURI, AKILA PRABAKARAN
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2017-01-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
Subjects:
fifth carnial nerve
varicella zoster virus
viral infection
Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/9237/22590_CE[Ra]_F(DK)_PF1(DK_NE)_PFA(DK)_PF2(NE_DK).pdf

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