Flashcards in Shingles ( Herpes Zoster) Deck (10):
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What are the signs of herpes zoster?
Itching vesicles grouped
together on top of a red rash
Painful to touch
Low grade fever
Malaise
2
How are shingles spread?
The vesicles contain fluid that transmits the virus
3
Where is the rash usually located?
Along a dermatome
4
What is a dermatome ?
An area of skin that gets all of its innervations by a single spinal nerve
5
What are some area of dermatomes?
Face, trunk , back
6
Will the rash and vesicles be unilateral or bilateral?
Unilateral
7
What are the isolation precautions for herpes zoster?
Respiratory isolation
8
What is the treatment for shingles ?
Analgesics
Supportive care
Cool compresses
Try to keep vessels intact
9
What may be seen after the vesicles have healed?
Scarring
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