Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) manifesting as anogenital herpes zoster eruption: demonstration of virus-like particles in lymphocytes.
A case of AIDS manifesting as a necrotic, haemorrhagic anogenital herpes zoster and lymphadenopathy, is described. Investigations of T-lymphocyte subsets showed decreased T4 and slight increase of T8. Electronmicroscopy revealed tubuloreticular virus-like structures in lymphocytes.
D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000276:immunology / Q000473:pathology*; D000328:Adult; D001004:Anus Diseases / Q000276:immunology / Q000473:pathology*; D006562:Herpes Zoster / Q000276:immunology / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D007181:Inclusion Bodies, Viral / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D007958:Leukocyte Count; D008214:Lymphocytes / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D008297:Male; D008854:Microscopy, Electron