Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Reactivation of the varicella- zoster virus (VZV), which is dormant in sensory ganglia following first infection, is the cause of herpes zoster, also known as shingles. It appears as a dermatomal pattern of painful unilateral vesicular rash. Age, Immunosuppression, stress and long- term illness are risk factors. Variants including Ramsay Hunt Syndrome, herpes zoster Ophthalmicus, and have unique side effects like neuropathic pain and visual loss. The primary Method of diagnosis is clinical, albeit in atypical circumstances, PCR or direct fluorescent antibody testing may be used. Acyclovir, Valacyclovir, or Famciclovir used as early antiviral therapy lessens severity, The best preventive Method is still vaccination, which is advised for e everyone.
Author: Joanna Grace P
Institution: Hindu College of Pharmacy
Language: English
Subfield: Epidemiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4410468468