Herpes Simplex infection of the thigh

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I have a patient with recurrent Herpes Simplex infection of the thigh. This is associated with severe pain radiating down the leg. I have swabbed her twice and it is definitely Herpes Simplex Virus. Nobody can explain the etiology of the pain. Sometimes she has the pain without the lesions. Does anybody have any feedback on this?

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