Simultaneous Occurrence of Chicken Pox and Herpes Zoster with Facial Nerve Palsy in Immunocompetent Patient.

Patients who earlier suffered from chicken pox may develop herpes zoster (HZ) due to reactivation in dorsal root ganglia. The occurrence of both clinical conditions at the same time is sporadic. Unusual presentation and a belligerent course are seen in immunocompromised hosts.