Herpes Zoster with Chicken-Pox and Lymphosarcoma
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rash on the upper part of the chest and one day later he developed a general# rash which continued to erupt for two to three days. He was admitted to the Br# Royal Infirmary. Examination showed typical herpes zoster with some gangrefl0' areas in the third and fourth thoracic dermatomes on the upper chest running roU* to the back; also a widespread eruption consisting of vesicles, many with haemo' hages into them, over the trunk, limbs, hands and feet. He was very ill, with a M
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