Trigeminal ganglion electrical stimulation relieves refractory trigeminal herpes zoster and prevents postherpetic neuralgia: a case report

Abstract Introduction Herpes zoster is an acute condition caused by the reactivation of varicella zoster virus, often affecting the skin and mucosa. When varicella zoster virus invades the trigeminal ganglion, it can lead to trigeminal herpes zoster, with postherpetic neuralgia as the most common co...

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Main Authors: Wenhui Wu, Siwei Wang, Mo Zhou, Qian Ao, Jianhao Liao, Bangyong Qin, Jie Yuan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-04-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-025-05201-6
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