Infection - Viral Infections Flashcards
1
Q
tx of varicella zoster, chickenox, herpes zoster, shingles
A
Aciclovir, valaclovir (prodrug)
2
Q
tx of chickenpox in 14+
A
antiviral 24hr onset
3
Q
herpes/shingles symptoms
A
tingling sensation
burning
fluid filled blisters
4
Q
shingles pattern
A
shingles follow pattern of individual nerve on one side of body looks like belt/half belt around ribcage/torso