Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus Flashcards
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HZO
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reactivation of VZV affectin gthe ophthalmic nerve
2
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HZO presentations
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- painful vesicular rash forehead, upper eyelid and nose (hutchinson’s sign)
- conjunctivitis, keratitis, uveitis, possible vision loss
3
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HZO risk factors
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imm suppressed, aging
4
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HZO Mx
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PO antiviral: aciclovir
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