Highlights
Herpes zoster results from the reactivation of dormant varicella zoster virus.
Risk factors include older ages and immunosuppression.
Lumbosacral plexopathy is a complication of disseminated herpes zoster.
Early treatment even in immunocompetent patients can decrease morbidity.
Awareness of the complications is crucial to provide early treatment.
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