Herpes zoster, odontalgia and nephropathy: A case report and review

N. Pattni, P. Hudson, Julian M. Yates

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    Abstract

    Herpes zoster is an uncommon acute viral infection caused by reactivation of varicella-zoster virus. Presented is a case of herpes zoster involving the trigeminal nerve masquerading as odontalgia. The difficulties in diagnosis and management are discussed. © 2010 John Wiley & Sons A/S.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)35-38
    Number of pages3
    JournalOral Surgery
    Volume4
    Issue number1
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Feb 2011

    Keywords

    • Herpes zoster
    • Medically compromised
    • Odontalgia
    • Oral medicine
    • Oral surgery
    • Renal failure

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