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BADARO, Maurício Malheiros et al. Recurrent Infection by varicella-zoster virus with facial scarring. RGO, Rev. gaúch. odontol. (Online) [online]. 2012, vol.60, n.1, pp. 105-109. ISSN 1981-8637.

Primary contact with the varicella-zoster virus occurs through varicella (chickenpox) and culminates with this virus entering the sensory nerves and remaining latent in the dorsal root ganglion. Transmission occurs by dissemination of infectious particles of the varicella-zoster virus by the aerosol released from nasopharyngeal secretions or skin lesions, or by direct contact with lesions. Herpes zoster occurs after clinically evident reactivation of the virus, affecting the whole distribution of the infected sensory nerve. When compared with primary infection, herpes zoster has a more severe character, requiring the use of pharmaceutical drugs. The cause of reactivation is unknown and may be associated with predisposing factors, such as age, stress or impaired immune system. This study reports a case of a patient who presented clinical manifestations compatible with varicella zoster infection exacerbated by the use of homemade remedies, resulting in a secondary infection and facial scarring

Palavras-chave : Chickenpox; Herpes virus 3, human; Herpes zoster.