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International Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. 2016, 4(5), 77-80
DOI: 10.12691/ijcdr-4-5-1
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SHINGLES - A BUNCH OF THORNS

G. Sathees Chandra mouli1, , CH. Uma Reddy1, A. Steffina Lydia Jascinth1, L. Chandra Sekar1, A. Feroz Khan1 and M. Anitha1

1Ultra's Best Dental Science College, Madurai, India.

Pub. Date: October 14, 2016
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G. Sathees Chandra mouli, CH. Uma Reddy, A. Steffina Lydia Jascinth, L. Chandra Sekar, A. Feroz Khan and M. Anitha. SHINGLES - A BUNCH OF THORNS. International Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. 2016; 4(5):77-80. doi: 10.12691/ijcdr-4-5-1

Abstract

Varicella zoster virus is a herpes virus, it causes both primary and recurrent infection and remains latent in neurons present in sensory ganglia. A case report of herpes zoster involving mandibular division of trigeminal nerve with differential diagnosis and treatment is discussed here .This article enlightens the knowledge of dental practitioner to diagnose and manage the disease.

Keywords:
Herpes zoster shingles trigeminal nerve

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