Varicella and Herpes Zoster in an HIV-Positive Adult
Journal Title: International Journal of HIV/AIDS and Research (IJHR) - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
Zoster is a reactivation of the latent VZV virus that occurs years later after primary infection of varicella. The association of both is possible in immunosuppressed patients. We report a combination of varicella and herpes zoster in an HIV-positive adult.
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Sara Elloudi
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- DOI 10.19070/2379-1586-1700028
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