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1
Q

What are the signs of herpes zoster?

A

Itching vesicles grouped

together on top of a red rash

Painful to touch

Low grade fever

Malaise

2
Q

How are shingles spread?

A

The vesicles contain fluid that transmits the virus

3
Q

Where is the rash usually located?

A

Along a dermatome

4
Q

What is a dermatome ?

A

An area of skin that gets all of its innervations by a single spinal nerve

5
Q

What are some area of dermatomes?

A

Face, trunk , back

6
Q

Will the rash and vesicles be unilateral or bilateral?

A

Unilateral

7
Q

What are the isolation precautions for herpes zoster?

A

Respiratory isolation

8
Q

What is the treatment for shingles ?

A

Analgesics

Supportive care

Cool compresses

Try to keep vessels intact

9
Q

What may be seen after the vesicles have healed?

A

Scarring

10
Q

This viral infection is caused by what virus?

A

Varicella

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