title: Delayed diagnosis of herpes zoster.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Branch Medical Clinic, Marine Corps Air Station, Beaufort, SC 29904.
authors.forename: H A
authors.initials: HA
authors.lastname: Brings
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006562:Herpes Zoster / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000635:transmission; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008889:Military Personnel; D009437:Neuralgia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*