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Herpes zoster

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Common symptoms

耳痛、耳聋、发炎、反复发作的带状疱疹、疱疹后神经痛、耳鸣、带状疱疹样外观、乏力、恶心、鼻尖或鼻翼出现...

The pathology of disease

Herpes zoster (shingles) is reactivation of latent varicella-zoster virus; dermatomal painful vesicular rash; older/immunocompromised; postherpetic neuralgia; antivirals within 72 h.

Symptoms

Dermatomal painful burning rash; grouped vesicles; thoracic/trigeminal; older; fever; postherpetic neuralgia

Causes

Reactivation of latent VZV in sensory ganglion; age/immunosuppression.

Treatment

Oral acyclovir/famciclovir within 72 h; pain control; zoster vaccine prevention; topical

Dept

Dermatology / infectious disease / pain.

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