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Shingles (Herpes Zoster) - Coggle Diagram
Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
Causes
Etiology
Risk Factors
Age over 50
Immunocompromised state
Stress
Previous chickenpox infection
Virus Type
Varicella-zoster virus (VZV)
Signs include
Clinical Presentation
Stages
Prodromal stage (pain and tingling)
Active stage (rash and blisters)
Postherpetic neuralgia (chronic pain)
Symptoms
Rash (blistering)
Pain, burning, numbness
Coincided problems
Complications
Ophthalmic Complications
Antiviral therapy
Corticosteroids
Eye protection
Secondary Infection
Antibiotics
Local care
Postherpetic Neuralgia
Antidepressants
Anticonvulsants
Chronic pain management
Induces
Found by
Diagnosis
Clinical Diagnosis
Based on rash appearance
Pain distribution
Differential Diagnosis
Contact dermatitis
Herpes simplex virus
Impetigo
Laboratory Tests
Direct fluorescent antibody (DFA)
PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)
Reduced by
Treatment
Corticosteroids
Short-term use for acute cases
Anaphylactics
Pain Management
NSAIDs
Opioids (for severe pain)
Topical agents (capsaicin cream)
Antiviral Medications
Valacyclovir
Famciclovir
Acyclovir
Based on
Stopping by
Prevention
Lifestyle Adjustments
Healthy immune system support
Stress management
Fixing prevents
Vaccination
Zostavax (live vaccine, less commonly used now)
Shingrix (recombinant vaccine)
includes sometimes
Milder