Recurrent Vesiculonecrotic Lesions on the Lower Extremities in a Patient with Dermatomyositis: A Quiz
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atypical generalized zoster, cutaneous vasculitis, varicella-zoster virus, immunocompromised host., JAK kinase inhibitor, tofacitinibDownloads
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