[Multisegmental herpes zoster in a healthy 20-year-old man after COVID-19 vaccination].

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Klinik und Poliklinik für Dermatologie, Venerologie und Allergologie, Universitätsklinikum Essen, Hufelandstr. 55, 45122, Essen, Deutschland.

Published: March 2022

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