Unusual herpetic reactivation in a young female following botox injection: a case report study

Unusual herpetic reactivation in a young female following botox injection: a case report study

Abstract Background Botox injections are commonly used for cosmetic and therapeutic purposes because they temporarily paralyze muscles, reduce wrinkles, and alleviate certain medical conditions. Although generally considered safe and effective, Botox injections may cause potential complications. Whi...

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Main Authors: Ehsan Amini-Salehi, Narges Eslami, Amirhossein Tamimi, Nasrin Sedighi, Saman Soltani Moghdam, Tofigh Yaghubi-Kalurazi, Soheil Hassanipour, Farahnaz Joukar, Fariborz Mansour-Ghanaei, Hojat Eftekhari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-10-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Varicella Zoster Virus
Herpes zoster
Shingles
Botulinum toxin
Botox
Case report
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-023-08514-3

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-023-08514-3

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