An Unusual Presentation of Herpes Zoster

Tung, Robert; Shaaban, Adnan; Kim, Mi-Ra; Cristiano, Peter

doi:10.17161/kjm.v13i1.13398

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“…Malaise, fever, or localized adenopathy are the typical presentations during primary infection; nevertheless, these symptoms are frequently lacking in subsequent episodes. 1 HSV2 in particular is associated with multiple recurrences. The risk of transmission to the partner is highest at the time of active lesions of genital herpes.…”

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“…In the case of herpes zoster, the varicella-zoster virus (VZV) reactivation in immunocompromised and elderly patients gives rise to painful vesicular rash typically affecting a single dermatome that does not cross the midline. 1 Herpes simplex viruses (HSV) 1 and 2 on the other hand tend to have multiple recurrences. Genital herpes caused by HSV 2 is among the most common sexually transmitted diseases (STD) worldwide and encompasses a broad spectrum of clinical presentations ranging from asymptomatic shedding to painful extensive vesicular eruption and ulceration.…”

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An unusual co-reactivation of herpes genitalis and shingles in a young male with primary genital herpes in partner

Sadhukhan,

Patra,

Gadepalli

et al. 2024

Int J STD AIDS

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Background Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) is the most common cause of genital ulcers in industrialized countries. Herpes zoster (HZ) is an acute, cutaneous viral infection caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). Case Summary A 27-year-old male presented with painful vesicles over the trunk for the last 5 days with painful genital erosions for the last 2 days. His spouse also developed painful genital erosions with systemic complaints for the last 2 days. VZV Polymerase Chain reaction (PCR) from trunk vesicles and type-specific anti-HSV antibody from serum were positive from the index case. Discussion Here, we report an unusual case of co-reactivation of herpes zoster and genitalis in an immunocompetent male. We recommend the use of molecular testing to confirm the diagnosis of VZV or HSV infection in all cases of genital herpes–like lesions to exclude multi-segmental herpes zoster.

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An unusual co-reactivation of herpes genitalis and shingles in a young male with primary genital herpes in partner

Sadhukhan,

Patra,

Gadepalli

et al. 2024

Int J STD AIDS

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“…Genital HZ is a well-documented entity, especially in immunocompromised patients [ 10 ]. Genital dermatomes are involved in up to 2% of all HZ cases, which makes it an underrecognized presentation [ 11 ].…”

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Vaginal Herpes Zoster While Under Treatment for Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis With Diroximel Fumarate

Gül¹,

Ahmed²,

McGraw³

2023

Cureus

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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune demyelinating disorder that disproportionately affects middle-aged women, and is capable of resulting in severe disability. However, the use of disease-modifying therapies has profoundly contributed to the improvement in the morbidity of the disorder. Diroximel fumarate (DRF) is a second-generation drug that has seen success in the treatment of relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS). While its relatively mild side effects of gastrointestinal discomfort are known, the less common complications are often missed in clinical settings. This includes a resulting susceptibility to opportunistic infections. In this case report, we describe a patient who experienced lymphopenia, recurrent yeast infections, and labial shingles while on the medication. This case highlights the side effects and the rare complications of the immunomodulator, DRF.

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An Unusual Presentation of Herpes Zoster

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An unusual co-reactivation of herpes genitalis and shingles in a young male with primary genital herpes in partner

An unusual co-reactivation of herpes genitalis and shingles in a young male with primary genital herpes in partner

Vaginal Herpes Zoster While Under Treatment for Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis With Diroximel Fumarate

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