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Investigation

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Diagnosis

  • diagnosis is usually clinical (1)
  • if the diagnosis is in doubt then take a thick smear and send for culture and EM examination.
  • monitor acute and convalescent antibody titres.

Reference:

(1) David A, et al.Viral Infections - Verrucae, Herpes Simplex, and Herpes Zoster. American Academy of Dermatology.2007

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