title: Herpes zoster as a sign of AIDS-related complex.
abstract: Herpes zoster has recently been reported in young patients with risk factors for AIDS. In high-risk patients under age 55, herpes may be the first manifestation of AIDS or AIDS-related complex. Dissemination of zoster does not appear to be greatly increased in this group, but corticosteroid therapy should be withheld.
authors: Medical College of Virginia, Richmond.
authors: M G
authors: MG
authors: Wilkerson
authors: W P
authors: WP
authors: Jordan
authors: T M
authors: TM
authors: Kerkering
mesh_terms: D000386:AIDS-Related Complex / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D000212:Acyclovir / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D006562:Herpes Zoster / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D006716:Homosexuality; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D000212:Acyclovir