Varicella Zoster Virus Infection
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Diagnosis of Herpes Zoster involves three stages: case history, clinical examination, and ____________.

special investigation

_____________ is a common complication of Herpes Zoster, especially in immunocompromised and elderly patients.

Post herpetic neuralgia

_____________ is a treatment for Post Herpetic Neuralgia, which inhibits substance P.

Topical Capsaician

_____________ is a type of Herpes Zoster that involves internal organs.

<p>Generalized herpes zoster</p> Signup and view all the answers

_____________ is a complication of Herpes Zoster, which can lead to partial or complete paralysis of a nerve.

<p>Motor paralysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

_____________ is a complication of Herpes Zoster, which can cause vision loss.

<p>Blindness</p> Signup and view all the answers

In healthy patients with mild clinical manifestations, 0.2% ___________ mouthwash is used to avoid secondary infection.

<p>chlorhexidine</p> Signup and view all the answers

In disseminated herpes Zoster, I.V. ___________ is administered every 8 hours for 10 days.

<p>10 mg/kg body weight acyclovir</p> Signup and view all the answers

In elderly patients, ___________ and prednisone are used to prevent post herpetic neuralgia.

<p>Acyclovir</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ramsay-Hunt Syndrome involves the ___________ and auditory nerves.

<p>facial</p> Signup and view all the answers

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