title: Herpes zoster of the trigeminal nerve third branch: a case report and review of the literature.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Restorative Sciences, Texas A & M University System, Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas 75246, USA.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Tidwell
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Hutson
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Burkhart
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Gutmann
authors.forename: C D
authors.initials: CD
authors.lastname: Ellis
mesh_terms: 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*
chemical_list: D000212:Acyclovir