Article
An updated approach to treating and preventing herpes zoster
Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants
(2013)
Abstract
Varicella zoster virus (VZV) causes chickenpox and herpes zoster. Herpes zoster is a common infection in older adults and can lead to potentially debilitating postherpetic neuralgia. This article reviews the diagnosis and management of herpes zoster, including strategies to reduce disease frequency and severity with the herpes zoster vaccine.
Keywords
- varicella zoster virus,
- herpes,
- shingles,
- postherpetic neuralgia,
- herpes zoster ophthalmicus,
- antiviral
Disciplines
Publication Date
2013
Citation Information
Carl Garrubba and Kelly Donkers. "An updated approach to treating and preventing herpes zoster" Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants Vol. 26 Iss. 12 (2013) p. 56 - 59 ISSN: 1941-9430 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/carl-garrubba/5/