Postoperative abdominal herpes zoster complicated by intestinal obstruction: A case report

CONCLUSION: Pseudo-intestinal obstruction secondary to herpes zoster infection is difficult to distinguish from mechanical intestinal obstruction owing to various causes. In cases of inexplicable intestinal obstructions, considering the possibility of a viral infection is essential to minimize misdiagnosis and missed diagnoses.PMID:38464934 | PMC:PMC10921300 | DOI:10.12998/wjcc.v12.i6.1138

Source: Herpes - March 11, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Zhen-Yu Dong Rui-Xian Shi Xiao-Biao Song Ming-Yue Du Ji-Jun Wang Source Type: research