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Postherpetic Neuralgia: Causes & Treatment by wkwkwkhhhh is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document discusses herpes zoster (shingles), which is caused by reactivation of the varicella zoster virus and presents with a painful rash in a dermatomal distribution. It describes the pathogenesis, signs and symptoms, risk factors for postherpetic neuralgia, and treatments which include antiviral medications, corticosteroids, analgesics, and medications for postherpetic neuralgia like antidepressants and anticonvulsants. Complications can include postherpetic neuralgia and Ramsay Hunt syndrome.
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