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Herpes Zoster (Shingles)
Introduction
It is due to resurgence or reactivation of the Varicella zoster virus infection which also causes chickenpox
Signs & symptoms
• Severe burning pain
• Grouped vesicles overlying erythematous skin following a dermatomal distribution; typically lesions do not cross the midline
Diagnostic criteria
• Severe burning pain
• Grouped vesicles overlying erythematous skin following a dermatomal distribution; typically lesions do not cross the midline
Investigation
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Treatment
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Non-Pharmacological treatment
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Pharmacological
- • Acyclovir (PO) 800 mg 5 times a day for 7–10 days
Wound care
• Potassium Permanganate soaks (1:4000) 12hrly for 3–4 days
For Secondary infection (bacterial) apply
• Gentamicin 1% ointment
OR
• Mupirocin 2% cream 12 hourly
Prevention
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Updated on,
3 Novemba 2020 11:29:46
References
- 1.STG
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