Herpes zoster

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; L. Katie Morrison, MD; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2], Jesus Rosario Hernandez, M.D. [3]Aysha Aslam, M.B.B.S[4].

Overview[edit | edit source]

Historical Perspective[edit | edit source]

Pathophysiology[edit | edit source]

Causes[edit | edit source]

Differentiating Herpes zoster from other Diseases[edit | edit source]

Epidemiology and Demographics[edit | edit source]

Risk Factors[edit | edit source]

Screening[edit | edit source]

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis[edit | edit source]

Diagnosis[edit | edit source]

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Electrocardiogram | Chest X Ray | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment[edit | edit source]

Medical Therapy | Primary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies[edit | edit source]

Case #1

Related Chapters[edit | edit source]

• Progressive outer retinal necrosis

External Links[edit | edit source]

• The National Eye Institute (NEI)
• Center for Disease Control on Varicella
• Center for Disease Control on Chickenpox
• Center for Disease Control on Varicella
• Center for Disease Control on Varicella
• Center for Disease Control on Varicella
• Center for Disease Control on Shingles

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