Objective: The possible relationship between herpes zoster and acute urinary retention was investigated.
Methods: Two cases of acute urinary retention secondary to herpes zoster are described. The pathophysiological mechanisms that influence this condition are analyzed.
Results: Herpes zoster appears to play an important role in the development of micturition disorders.
Conclusions: Acute urinary retention can result from herpes zoster infection, although it usually resolves spontaneously.
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