Epidemiology, complications and management of herpes zoster ophthalmicus

Authors
Citation
D. Hannouche, Epidemiology, complications and management of herpes zoster ophthalmicus, MED MAL INF, 28(11), 1998, pp. 757-766
Citations number
46
Categorie Soggetti
Clinical Immunolgy & Infectious Disease
Journal title
MEDECINE ET MALADIES INFECTIEUSES
ISSN journal
0399077X → ACNP
Volume
28
Issue
11
Year of publication
1998
Pages
757 - 766
Database
ISI
SICI code
0399-077X(199811)28:11<757:ECAMOH>2.0.ZU;2-W
Abstract
Herpes tester ophthalmicus may be associated with severe ocular complicatio ns which require prompt management. Postherpetic neuralgia is hardly contro lled by oral madications. Oral acyclovir administered within 72 hours after the eruption prevents ocular involvement. It controls acute pain but does not prevent postherpetic neuralgia. The efficacy of valaciclovir on ocular involvement and acute pain has also been reported.