Fungal superinfection with herpes zoster of the tongue

Herpes zoster is a dermatologic condition characterized by multiple painful vesicles and ulceration along a dermatome innervated by a dorsal root or sensory ganglion. It is caused by reactivation of the varicella zoster virus (VZV) in the setting of stress, infection, illness or an immunosuppressed state. Common complications of herpes zoster include postherpetic neuralgia and bacterial superinfection. If cranial nerves are involved, patients may suffer from ophthalmologic sequelae or meningoencephalitis.
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology - Category: Dermatology Source Type: research