Thermal Trigger: An Unusual Case of Herpes Zoster Reactivation in the Trigeminal Dermatome Following Hot Water Exposure

Authors : Cihan SEMET

Pages : 122-125

Doi:10.52827/hititmedj.1299831

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Publication Date : 2023-06-28

Article Type : Other Papers

Abstract :Herpes zoster insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(HZ);, or shingles, is a viral disease caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(VZV);. While reactivation is typically associated with aging, immunosuppression, or stress, this case report presents an unusual trigger: exposure to hot water. A 76-year-old woman developed HZ localized to the trigeminal nerve dermatome following accidental exposure to hot water. The patient was successfully treated with acyclovir, with symptoms resolving within 14 days. This case highlights the importance of considering unusual triggers for HZ reactivation and underscores the need for prompt diagnosis and treatment to prevent complications.
Keywords : Herpes zoster, Varicella zoster virus, Sıcak suya maruz kalma, Isı şoku proteinleri

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