Abstract
This article discusses the incidence, epidemiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of herpes zoster, complications such as postherpetic neuralgia, and prevention through vaccination. Information on vaccine cost and insurance coverage is provided as well as two case studies illustrating various clinical presentations.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Exanthema / nursing*
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Exanthema / virology
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Female
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Herpes Zoster / complications
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Herpes Zoster / epidemiology
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Herpes Zoster / nursing*
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Herpes Zoster Vaccine / administration & dosage
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Herpes Zoster Vaccine / economics
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Humans
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Insurance Coverage
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Insurance, Health
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Male
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Nurse Practitioners*
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Patient Education as Topic
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Risk Assessment
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United States / epidemiology