Infection - Viral Infections Flashcards

1
Q

tx of varicella zoster, chickenox, herpes zoster, shingles

A

Aciclovir, valaclovir (prodrug)

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tx of chickenpox in 14+

A

antiviral 24hr onset

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3
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herpes/shingles symptoms

A

tingling sensation
burning
fluid filled blisters

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4
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shingles pattern

A

shingles follow pattern of individual nerve on one side of body looks like belt/half belt around ribcage/torso

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