A 42-year-old woman presents with a 3-day history of severe burning pain and grouped vesicles on an erythematous base distributed over the left T4–T6 dermatome. She denies any prodromal symptoms. On examination, the vesicles are clear, tense, and arranged in a dermatomal pattern. She is otherwise healthy with no immunosuppression. What is the most likely diagnosis?
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