Herpes zoster.

Abstract

: management of submandibular infection accompanied by herpes zoster virus in maxillofacial: case report . Abscesses in the submandibular spatial are most commonly found. This infection can spread unilaterally or bilaterally to the space around the inner neck and can be fatal or life-threatening, usually characterized by swelling. This case is rare, with a clinical manifestation accompanied by a secondary infection. In this case, a 62-year-old male came with complaints of swelling of the left lower jaw, fever, and pain around the face, accompanied by a blistered left eye, nose, and upper lip. The complete blood examination showed no abnormalities were found except that the SGOT value was slightly low. In this case, tooth extraction was carried out as a focus of infection, administration of antibiotics, and antivirals both orally and topically. Discussion: Viral diseases of the oral cavity are a type of infectious pathology that affects oral tissue. In this case, clinical examination and supporting examination are important to determine the appropriate treatment. The prognosis of this case is very good. Noticeably reduced swelling accompanied by minimal lesions of the vesicles. Proper treatment reduces the risk of spreading infections that can cause sepsis and organ failure.