Ann Dermatol.  2014 Feb;26(1):125-126. 10.5021/ad.2014.26.1.125.

Coinfection with Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus and Oriental Eye Worm in a Rural Woman: The First Report of an Unusual Case

• Seo KS
• Lee HM
• Shin HJ
• Lee JS

• KMID: 2265715
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2014.26.1.125

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Coinfection*
Female
Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus*
Herpes Zoster*
Humans

Figure

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  Fig. 1 (A) Erythema, edema, vesiculobullous eruptions, crusted erosions were present on the right side of the forehead, and yellowish lacrimation was noted from the right orbital area in the initial state and (B) after 7 days of treatment. Note the vesicles and crusts on the tip and side of the nose (Hutchinson's sign).

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  Fig. 2 A white, slender, thread-like worm (Thelazia callipaeda, 12.4×0.44 mm in size) was removed from the right bulbar conjunctiva of the patient.

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