Delayed diagnosis of herpes zoster.
Herpes zoster may cause diagnostic confusion and mimic other diseases during the early stage before development of the characteristic rash. Although the disease is usually self-limited, oral acyclovir (Zovirax) shows promise  in reducing the duration and severity of symptoms in uncomplicated cases.
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Branch Medical Clinic, Marine Corps Air Station, Beaufort, SC 29904.
D000328:Adult; D006562:Herpes Zoster / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000635:transmission; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008889:Military Personnel; D009437:Neuralgia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*