A 56 years old man has painful rashes over his right upper eyelid and forehead for the last 48 hours. He underwent chemotherapy for Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma one year ago. His temperature is 98deg F, blood pressure 138/76 mm Hg and pulse is 80/minute. The examination shows no other abnormalities. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis:
A 56 years old man has painful rashes over his right upper eyelid and forehead for the last 48 hours. He underwent chemotherapy for Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma one year ago. His temperature is 98deg F, blood pressure 138/76 mm Hg and pulse is 80/minute. The examination shows no other abnormalities. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis:
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A 56 years old man has painful rashes over his right upper eyelid and forehead for the last 48 hours. He underwent chemotherapy for Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma one year ago. His temperature is 98deg F, blood pressure 138/76 mm Hg and pulse is 80/minute. The examination shows no other abnormalities. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis:
✓ Correct Answer: B. Herpes zoster.
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