IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-7-7-15991 Original Research Paper HERPES ZOSTER IN AN IMMUNO-COMPROMISED INDIVIDUAL G Dr. Jayakar Thomas Dr. July 2018 7 7 01 02 ABSTRACT

Herpes zoster is a viral infection of the skin caused by Varicella zoster virus. Usually seen in old age and immunocompromised individuals. It presents as multiple grouped vesicles on an erythematous base. It occurs following reactivation of the virus. We report a 70–yr–old female presented to us with multiple grouped vesicles on an erythematous base over right abdomen involving T5 to T8 dermatomes.