A 24-year-old healthy man with no comorbid conditions started developing pain over the arm and forearm of the same side, extending to the thumb and index finger, 2 weeks after the first dose of inactivated virus vaccine. Two days later, he noticed small fluid-filled lesions over the arms and forearms in groups and red-coloured rash on the palms. Examination revealed lesions involving the C6–C7 dermatome. Whats is your diagnosis and treatment suggestion?

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Dr. Wahib

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Shingles/ Herpes zoster , classical finding of dermatomal distribution of lesions.

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