Author/Editor		Matičič, Mojca
Title		Herpes zoster - novosti v zdravljenju
Translated title		Herpes zoster - updated treatment recommendations
Type		članek
Source		Med Razgl
Vol. and No.		Letnik 46, št. Suppl 1
Publication year		2007
Volume		str. 23-33
Language		slo
Abstract		Herpes zoster (shingles) is the clinical manifestation of latent varicella-zoster virus reactivation, which can occur several decades after the primary infection. The clinical presentation of the disease is typical. Its unpleasant or even life threatening complications may result from an infection or inflammation at the site of shingles, dissemination of the virus, or as a consequence of special localisation of herpes zoster. By far the most common complication of herpes zoster is postherpetic neuralgia. With appropriate antiviral treatment and its proper timing, one can achieve shorter duration of the disease, shorter period of infectiveness, and relief or prevention of possible complications. The latest guidelines for the treatment of herpes zoster in immunocompetent and immunocompromised patients are presented, as well as guidelines for the management pf postherpetic neuralgia.
Descriptors		HERPES ZOSTER ANTIVIRAL AGENTS ACYCLOVIR THYMIDINE