Herpes Zoster (Shingles) on the Back
A classical pattern for shingles. The infection follows a nerve root from the spine, along a rib, to the front of the chest. The area innervated by the nerve is called a "dermatome".
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Review Date : 1/1/1997
Reviewed By : Mosby Publishing Company
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