Herpes zoster of the trigeminal nerve third branch: a case report and review of the literature.
LITERATURE REVIEW AND CASE REPORT: A literature review of Herpes zoster of the trigeminal nerve is presented. Included are differential diagnosis and treatment modalities that will enable the dental practitioner to identify and manage this disease. A case report is provided to amplify this timely information.
Tidwell
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Department of Restorative Sciences, Texas A & M University System, Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas 75246, USA.
Hutson
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Burkhart
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Gutmann
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Ellis
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D000212:Acyclovir / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003389:Cranial Nerve Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D003788:Dental Pulp Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006562:Herpes Zoster / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D014645:Herpesvirus 3, Human; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D014098:Toothache / Q000209:etiology*; D014276:Trigeminal Nerve / Q000821:virology*
D000212:Acyclovir