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A Case of Herpes Zoster Associated with Thoracic Trauma

Toraks Travmasına Sekonder Herpes Zoster Olgusu

Murat TÜRK
Gazi Göktuğ CEYLAN
Celal Buğra SEZEN
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125–127
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Herein, we present a zona case developed after a blunt thoracic injury.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Herpes Zoster (zona) is an unpredictable disease with sudden onset.
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Key Findings & Data:Its frequency may increase early after an injury.
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Conclusion & Impact:Herein, we present a zona case developed after a blunt thoracic injury.
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Abstract

Herpes Zoster (zona) is an unpredictable disease with sudden onset. Risk factors other than older age and immunosuppression are still not clear. Its frequency may increase early after an injury. Herein, we present a zona case developed after a blunt thoracic injury.

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Herpes Zoster (zona), kimlerde gelişeceği önceden tahmin edilemeyen ani başlangıçlı bir hastalıktır. İleri yaş ve immünsüpresyon dışındaki risk faktörleri net değildir. Travma sonrası erken dönemde görülme sıklığının artabileceği bildirilmiştir. Bu yazıda künt toraks travması sonrası gelişen zona olgusu sunuyoruz.

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TÜRK, M., CEYLAN, G. G., SEZEN, C. B. (2016). A Case of Herpes Zoster Associated with Thoracic Trauma. Respiratory Case Reports, Cilt: 5 - Sayı: 2, 125–127. https://ajindex.com/articles/302465

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