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Shingles (Herpes Zoster) Flashcards

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define

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reactivation of the varicella zoster virus

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2
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cause

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herpes zoster

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3
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presentation

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tingling/pain
erythema
dermatomal distribution

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4
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what increases the risk of shingles

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elderly

immunocompromised

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5
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what is pain beyond the 4th week called?

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post herpetic neuralgia

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6
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how to reduce risk of post herpetic neuralgia

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acyclovir

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7
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ramsay-hunt syndrome

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affects CNVII (facial paralysis)
CNVIII (hearing loss)
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