A 46-Year-Old Man Experiences Burning Pain in His Left Thigh

A 46-year-old man experiences burning pain in his left thigh and leg.  The next day, he notices groups of erythematous, tender, fluid-filled vesicles in the painful region.  The lesions gradually crust over the next several days as shown in the exhibit. 

Which of the following dermatomes are most likely involved in this patient's disease process?

A) L1-L2
B) L3-L4
C) L5-S1
D) S2-S3
E) No specific dermatome pattern

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