Disseminated cutaneous herpes zoster: a clinical predictor of human immunodeficiency virus infection

Kar, H.K.; Gautam, R.K.; Jain, R.K.; Puri, P.; Doda, V.

Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology 61(1): 40-41

1995


ISSN/ISBN: 0378-6323
PMID: 20952873
Document Number: 453549
A 45-year-old woman presented with thoracic (3,4,5) herpes zoster with cutaneous dissemination. She was found positive for human immunodeficiency virus infection. Mucocutaneous examination revealed presence of oral thrush and oral hairy leukoplakia. The patient possibly acquired the infection through blood transfusion.

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