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Herpes Zoster (Shingles)
Herpes Zoster (Shingles)

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

  • 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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