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Herpes zoster (shingles) - close-up of lesion

A close-up picture of herpes zoster skin lesions. Four small blisters (vesicles) are shown with red inflammation (erythema) around them. These vesicles will break, crust over, scab, and finally heal.


Review Date: 1/1/1997 12:00:00 AM
Reviewed By: Mosby Publishing Company


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