Herpes zoster. Management of herpes zoster ophthalmicus

Authors
Hoang-Xuan, T
Citation
T. Hoang-xuan, Herpes zoster. Management of herpes zoster ophthalmicus, MED MAL INF, 28, 1998, pp. 890-895
Citations number
33
Categorie Soggetti
Clinical Immunolgy & Infectious Disease
Journal title
MEDECINE ET MALADIES INFECTIEUSES
ISSN journal
0399077X → ACNP
Volume
28
Year of publication
1998
Pages
890 - 895
Database
ISI
SICI code
0399-077X(199811)28:<890:HZMOHZ>2.0.ZU;2-4
Abstract
Herpes tester ophthalmicus is characterized by a high risk of post-herpetic neuralgia and severe ocular involvement, Elderly and immunocompromised pat ients are particularly susceptible to the development of complications. Ora l acyclovir administered within 72 hours of rash prevents the occurrence of ocular complications. The effect of acyclovir on the prevention of post-he rpetic neuralgia has not been established.