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Atypical presentation of herpes simplex infection in a immunosupressed patient

The herpes simplex infection can produce peculiar clinical features easily recognized by the physician. However, in immunocompromised people, the clinical presentation can be atypical, difficulting the diagnosis and treatment. Therefore, a case of herpes simplex occurring in a pacient taking chemotherapy is presented.

Herpes simplex virus; Atypical presentation; Chronic lymphoid leukemia; Immunossupression


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