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Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus Flashcards

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What is HZO?

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Herpes zoster ophthalmicus

Reactivation of varicella zoster in the ophthalmic division of the trigeminal nerve

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What are the features of HZO?

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Vesicular rash around the eye

Hutchinson’s sign

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What is Hutchinson’s sign?

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Rash on the tip/side of nose

Strogn risk factor for eye involvement

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How is HZO managed?

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Refer to ophthalmology

Oral Aciclovir

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