Orbital apex syndrome as an unusual complication of herpes zoster ophthalmicus in HIV-positive young man: a case report

Orbital apex syndrome as an unusual complication of herpes zoster ophthalmicus in HIV-positive young man: a case report

Herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO) is a neurocutaneous disease caused by reactivation of herpes zoster infection from latent phase after varicella infection in elderly population. It affects ophthalmic division of trigeminal nerve. Common ocular presentation includes conjunctivitis, anterior uveitis,...

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Main Authors: Saidatulakma Shariff, Nur Najwa Suhaifi, Tan Chai Keong, Akmal Haliza Zamli, Khairy Shamel Sonny Teo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Termedia Publishing House 2020-10-01
Series:HIV & AIDS Review. International Journal of HIV-Related Problems
Subjects:
herpes zoster ophthalmicus
orbital apex syndrome
varicella zoster infection
hiv.
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