This image displays grouped lesions typical of sacral herpes simplex. Though the lesions of herpes are typically described as fluid-filled, grouped, red elevations of the skin, this is not always the case. As displayed in this image, there may subtle or no fluid in herpes infections. This image displays the red slightly elevated lesions typical of sacral herpes simplex. Herpes virus-induced skin blisters tend to occur in crops. This image displays grouped herpes lesions on the thigh. This image displays a grouping of pus-filled blisters located at the lower back and the buttocks, a common location for recurring attacks of herpes.
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Sacral Herpes  Information for adults

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This image displays grouped lesions typical of sacral herpes simplex.
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References


Bolognia, Jean L., ed. Dermatology, pp.1235-1241. New York: Mosby, 2003.

Freedberg, Irwin M., ed. Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine. 6th ed, pp.2059. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2003.

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