Varicella zoster virus (VZV), a human herpesvirus, causes chicken pox as a primary infection, following which it establishes latency within the dorsal root sensory ganglia. During reactivation, the ...

Dermatomes are areas of skin that send signals to the brain through the spinal nerves. The dermatome system covers the entire body from the hands and fingers to the feet and toes. The part of a nerve ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Herpes zoster (HZ) continues to be a relevant public health issue because of its prevalence and potential ...

Neck rash coupled with refractory neuropathic pain After initial treatment, the rash left a hypopigmented patch. Mr. P, aged 64 years, had a history of coronary artery disease, hypertension, type 2 ...

HSV-2 causes genital herpes, and neurological complications include aseptic meningitis and recurrent radiculopathy. HSV-2 also causes myelitis in immunocompromised individuals. Typical features of HSV ...