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ArticleClinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology2024

Death Caused by Disseminated Herpes Zoster in a Patient with Multiple Myeloma: A Case Report and Literature Review.

Yang Bo, Xiaojing Zhong, Yanping Xiang, Qingjun Ren, Pingsheng Hao

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Article in Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Yang BoDepartment of Dermatology, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, People's Republic of China.
Xiaojing ZhongDepartment of Dermatology, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0009-0000-8156-4622
Yanping XiangDepartment of Dermatology, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, People's Republic of China.
Qingjun RenDepartment of Dermatology, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, People's Republic of China.
Pingsheng HaoDepartment of Dermatology, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0000-0002-0376-6269

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

We report a fatal case of disseminated herpes zoster in a patient with multiple myeloma, illustrating the severe risks immunocompromised individuals face from viral infections. By combining a detailed case report with an extensive literature review, the paper seeks to shed light on the underlying susceptibility factors for varicella-zoster virus infection in multiple myeloma patients. We further evaluate effective prophylactic protocols for herpes zoster, aiming to equip clinicians with improved therapeutic strategies. The case underscores the critical need for vigilant clinical assessments and tailored patient management to mitigate infection risks and enhance patient outcomes.

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antiviral prophylaxisdisseminated herpes zosterimmunodeficiencymultiple myeloma

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PMCPMC11066659

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