PMC2816897_01
(A) Grouped vesicles on the right cheek and right L2 dermatome. (B) Grouped multiple vesicles on the infraorbital area. Herpes simplex virus was detected in this lesion. (C) Grouped vesicles and erythematous patches over the L2 dermatome. Varicella zoster virus was detected in these lesion.
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F1
On physical examination, no abnormal findings other than the skin lesions on the right lower eyelid and the right L2 dermatome were observed (Fig. 1).
(A) HSV PCR electrophoresis. Lane M, 100 bp DNA size marker; Lane 1, Positive control; Lane 2, HSV detected in patient's face; Lane 3, HSV is not detected in patient's thigh; Lane 4, Positive control; Lane 5, Negative control (PCR); Lane 6, Negative control (prep). (B) VZV PCR electrophoresis. Lane M, Marker VI; Lane 1, VZV detected in the patient's thigh; Lane 2, VZV is not detected in the patient's face; Lane 3, Positive control.
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F2
Results were positive for HSV and negative for VZV for the facial skin and vice versa for the thigh skin (Fig. 2).