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Clinical pictures of the patient with gangrenous herpes zoster complicated with candida infection. (A) Image of the lesions 4 days after onset. (B) Image of the lesions before antifungal therapy. (C) Image of the patient after 1 week of antifungal therapy.
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Deep ulcers of different sizes were densely distributed with steep edges and relatively dry base, while yellow secretions and black scabs could be seen (Figure 1).
Pathological images of skin biopsy of the patient with gangrenous herpes zoster complicated with candida infection. (A) HE staining (x40). (B) HE staining (x100). (C) PAS staining (x40). (D) PAS staining (x100).
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PAS staining was positive (Figure 2).