학술논문

Florid pustular eruption in an adult man.
Document Type
Case Study
Source
Australian Journal of General Practice; Apr2024, Vol. 53 Issue 4, p217-219, 3p
Subject
HERPES zoster
ACNEIFORM eruptions
ADULTS
DRUG side effects
HUMAN herpesvirus 1
Language
ISSN
2208794X
Abstract
The article presents a case study of a 44-year-old man who developed a painful pustular eruption on his right shoulder, likely diagnosed as herpes zoster. Topics discussed include the differential diagnoses, diagnostic investigations such as Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) swabs, and treatment options including antiviral therapy and vaccination for prevention, emphasizing the importance of prompt management and prevention strategies in such cases.