Varicella Zoster Virus
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Initial airborne infection leads to the common childhood exanthem chickenpox (self-limited diffuse pruritic vesicular eruption). Recurrence later in life as vesicular plaques in a dermatomal distribution is termed zoster (shingles).
Diagnosis
Appropriate history and clinical appearance. Culture or PCR may be used.
Pathology
Varicella Zoster Virus infection
Principles of Therapy
Isolation from unexposed or immunocompromised adults (including pregnancy). Antiviral and symptomatic therapy. Encephalitis or pneumonia may be rare but dangerous complications. Valtrex & Acyclovir.
Tags: Acyclovir, Valtrex, Varicella, Chicken-Pox
Category: Dermatology Notes
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