Orofacial Herpes Zoster Infection in Dental practice: A Case Report

Authors

  • Deepa Gurung Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Duwakot, Bhaktapur, Nepal https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7735-294X
  • Ujjwal Joshi Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Duwakot, Bhaktapur, Nepal
  • Bikash Chaudhary Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Duwakot, Bhaktapur, Nepal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.5310

Keywords:

herpes zoster, shingles, trigeminal nerve, varicella-zoster

Abstract

Herpes zoster infection, commonly known as Shingles, is caused by reactivation of the Varicella-Zoster virus which may have remained latent in the dorsal root ganglia. HZI is characterized by prodromal symptoms of unilateral deep aching, burning pain followed by a maculopapular rash, vesicular eruptions, ulcers, and scab formations over the affected nerve distribution. The ophthalmic branch of the trigeminal nerve is more commonly involved in HZI than maxillary and mandibular branches; in particular, the maxillary involvement is rare. This is a case report of HZI in a 65-years-old male patient involving the maxillary division of the trigeminal nerve. This case highlights the importance of early diagnosis and prompt use of antivirals in managing orofacial HZI in dental practice.

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Published

2020-11-22

How to Cite

Gurung, D., Joshi, U., & Chaudhary, B. (2020). Orofacial Herpes Zoster Infection in Dental practice: A Case Report. Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 58(231), 941–944. https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.5310

Issue

Vol. 58 No. 231 (2020): JNMA: Published Monthly

Section

Case Reports

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