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How is the typical presentation of herpes zoster?

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I) Pre-eruptive stage: Unilateral pain superficial half-belt, burning or itching sometimes with a fever of 38 ° C, dysesthesia and satellite lymphadenopathy ii) Eruptive phase: • rash erythematous vesicular unilateral vesicles lining macules, are grouped in bunches, first translucent and then troubles erosions and crusts • Successive outbreaks occur leaving depigmented scars • The duration varies from 15 to 20 days up to 3-4 weeks • Unilateral radicular topography (intercostal) guide the diagnosis


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