Herpes Zoster Diagnosis and Treatment

Learn how to recognize, diagnose, and treat herpes zoster (shingles). Most of the time, it should be easy, but in this video, you will also learn how to deal with the complications of herpes zoster. You will also learn when to opt for intravenous instead of oral therapy.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Chickenpox vs. herpes zoster (shingles)
00:50 Symptoms of herpes zoster
01:39 Diagnosis of herpes zoster
02:00 Treatment of herpes zoster
02:43 Possible complicating factors
02:58 Immunodeficiency, disseminated herpes zoster
05:15 Fever with shingles
06:17 Herpes zoster ophthalmicus
07:17 Pain after shingles

REFERENCES & RECOMMENDED READING:
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2. Patil A, Goldust M, Wollina U. Herpes zoster: A Review of Clinical Manifestations and Management. Viruses. 2022 Jan 19;14(2):192.
3. Opstelten W, Zaal MJW. Managing ophthalmic herpes zoster in primary care. BMJ. 2005 Jul 16;331(7509):147–51.