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What Does A Rash Around The Gluteal Fold On The Right Side Indicate?
A 72-year-old female presents with complaints of a rash near the gluteal fold on the right side. It is a painful vesicular rash, onset approximately 2 days ago, with no fever but occasional burning and sensitivity at the site. She has tried triple antibiotic ointment without relief. She has been widowed for 10 years and has a steady boyfriend whom she has dated for 6 months and recently became sexually active with. What other questions would you like to ask your patient? What are your differential diagnoses and final diagnosis? How would you discuss this diagnosis with your older patient?
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Based on your data I think this could be gluteal herpes zoster caused by VZV. Please could you tel me if she has protected sexual intercourse during this period? Furthermore I need to see an attached picture of the rash in order to define better the diagnosis.
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What Does A Rash Around The Gluteal Fold On The Right Side Indicate?
Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Based on your data I think this could be gluteal herpes zoster caused by VZV. Please could you tel me if she has protected sexual intercourse during this period? Furthermore I need to see an attached picture of the rash in order to define better the diagnosis. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.