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    Herpes zoster, also known as shingles, is caused by the varicella-zoster virus which also causes chickenpox. It is characterized by a painful, red rash that typically appears as a stripe on one side of the body. Risk factors include having previously had chickenpox and having a weakened immune system. The virus is transmitted through direct or indirect contact with fluid from the rash blisters and symptoms include pain, burning, rash, and in some cases fever and fatigue. While most cases clear up within a few weeks, rare complications can include eye damage or hearing loss. Treatment focuses on relieving pain and speeding healing through antiviral drugs and other medications.

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    Herpes zoster, also known as shingles, is caused by the varicella-zoster virus which also causes chickenpox. It is characterized by a painful, red rash that typically appears as a stripe on one side of the body. Risk factors include having previously had chickenpox and having a weakened immune system. The virus is transmitted through direct or indirect contact with fluid from the rash blisters and symptoms include pain, burning, rash, and in some cases fever and fatigue. While most cases clear up within a few weeks, rare complications can include eye damage or hearing loss. Treatment focuses on relieving pain and speeding healing through antiviral drugs and other medications.

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    Herpes zoster, also known as shingles, is caused by the varicella-zoster virus which also causes chickenpox. It is characterized by a painful, red rash that typically appears as a stripe on one side of the body. Risk factors include having previously had chickenpox and having a weakened immune system. The virus is transmitted through direct or indirect contact with fluid from the rash blisters and symptoms include pain, burning, rash, and in some cases fever and fatigue. While most cases clear up within a few weeks, rare complications can include eye damage or hearing loss. Treatment focuses on relieving pain and speeding healing through antiviral drugs and other medications.

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    Herpes Zoster

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    Herpes zoster, also known as shingles, is caused by the varicella-zoster virus which also causes chickenpox. It is characterized by a painful, red rash that typically appears as a stripe on one side of the body. Risk factors include having previously had chickenpox and having a weakened immune system. The virus is transmitted through direct or indirect contact with fluid from the rash blisters and symptoms include pain, burning, rash, and in some cases fever and fatigue. While most cases clear up within a few weeks, rare complications can include eye damage or hearing loss. Treatment focuses on relieving pain and speeding healing through antiviral drugs and other medications.

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    HERPES ZOSTER

    Also known as Shingles/Acute Posterior Ganglionitis


    DEFINITION
    Commonly known as Shingles.
    Is cause by the same virus responsible for chickenpox, the
    varicella-zoster virus.
    This type of viral infection is characterized by a red skin rash
    that can cause pain and burning.
    usually appears as a stripe of blisters on one side of the
    body, typically on the torso, neck, or face.
    Most cases clear up within two to three weeks.
    RISK FACTORS
    Can occur in anyone who has had chickenpox.
    being 60 or older
    having diseases that weaken the immune system, such as
    HIV, AIDS, or cancer
    having had chemotherapy or radiation treatment
    taking drugs that weaken the immune system
    SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
    Pain
    Burning
    Rash

    Rash characteristics include:


    red patches
    fluid-filled blisters that break easily
    a rash that wraps around from the spine to the torso
    a rash on the face and ears
    Itching
    Some people experience symptoms beyond pain and
    rash with shingles. These symptoms may include:
    a fever
    chills
    a headache
    fatigue
    muscle weakness

    Rare and serious complications of shingles include:


    pain or rash that involves the eye, which should be treated in
    order to avoid permanent eye damage
    loss of hearing or intense pain in one ear, dizziness, or loss of
    taste on your tongue, which can be symptoms of Ramsay Hunt
    syndrome
    bacterial infections, which you may have if your skin becomes
    red, swollen, and warm to the touch
    INCUBATION PERIOD
    Incubation period of herpes zoster is unknown, but is believed
    to be 13 to 17 days.

    PERIOD OF COMMUNICABILITY
    Is communicable day before the appearance of the 1st rash
    until five to six days after the last crust disappears.
    MODE OF TRANSMISSION
    Through direct contact, specially through droplet
    infection and airborne spread.
    It can also be transmitted through indirect contact.
    CLINICAL MANIFESTATION
    The erythematous base of the skin lesion appears.
    Pain of varying intensity is a presenting symptoms in about
    two-thirds of patient.
    Fever, malaise, anorexia, and headache occur for one or
    more days.
    Regional lymph nodes are involve in the early stage of the
    disease.
    Gasserian ganglionitis
    Ramsay-Hunt Syndrome
    DIAGNOSTIC EXAM
    The characteristic skin rash may be diagnostic.
    Tissue culture technique
    Smear of vesicle fluid
    Microscopy
    COMPLICATIONS
    Encephalitis
    Paralytic ileus, bladder paralysis
    Ophthalmic herpes, which may lead to blindness
    MODALITIES OF TREATMENT
    Symptomatic
    Antiviral drugs
    Analgesic to control the pain
    Anti-inflammatory
    NURSING MANAGEMENT
    Keep the patient comfortable.
    Keep the patient in strict isolation.
    Apply cool, wet dressing with NSS to pruritic lesions.
    Effort should be made to prevent secondary infection.
    Prevent entrance of microorganism into the lesion, especially
    if they are broken.
    Assess the degree of pain.
    Encourage sufficient bed rest and provide supportive care to
    promote proper healing of lesions.
    Provide the patient with a diversionary activity to take his
    mind off the pain and the pruritus.
    NURSING DIAGNOSIS
    Pain
    Alteration of comfort
    Body image disturbances
    Risk for infection
    Impaired physical mobility
    Impaired skin integrity
    Altered role performances
    PREVENTION
    Immunization against chickenpox
    Avoid exposure to a patient suffering from either varicella or
    herpes zoster
    Increase the patients immune resistance

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