Viral rashes Flashcards
1
Q
Which group of patients are offered the shingles vaccine?
A
aged 70-79
2
Q
Contraindication to the shingles vaccine?
A
Immunosuppression as the vaccine is live-attenuated
3
Q
Most commonly affected dermatomes with shingles?
A
T1-L2
4
Q
When should oral antivirals be considered?
A
If patient presents within 72 hrs of the rash onset
5
Q
Complications of shingles? (4)
A
Post-herpetic neuralgia
Herpes zoster opthalmicus
Ramsay-Hunt syndrome (facial nerve paralysis)
Disseminated herpes zoster infection
