P-0003 {Herpes Zoster [Shingles]: It Could Happen to You}

HERPES ZOSTER [SHINGLES]: IT COULD HAPPEN TO YOU

Outline

I.	Relationship between Varicella-Zoster and Herpes Zoster

	A.	Varicelle-Zoster
	B.	Herpes Zoster

II.	Nature of Herpes Zoster

	A.	Clinical Course of the Disease
	B.	Evolution of Lesions
	C.	Herpes Zoster Syndromes

III.	Treatment Modalities

	A.	Antiviral Therapy
	B.	Pain Management
	C.	Oral Corticosteroids
	D.	Non-Pharmacological Therapies

IV.	Complications

	A.	Post-Herpetic Neuralgia
	B.	Secondary Infection
	C.	Ocular Damage
	D.	Motor Paresis and Paralysis

V.	Herpes Zoster in Immunocompromised Individuals

VI.	Efficacy of Varicella Vaccine

VII.	Care Plan Management

VIII.	Conclusion