Shingles in general practice.

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Shingles in general practice.

Published Mar 22, 1989 · T. Peto

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Abstract

Patients over 50 with simple shingles should be offered topical idoxuridine or intravenous acyclovir to reduce the risk of post-herpetic neuralgia. For younger patients, specific treatment with high dose intravenous acyclovir is needed only for complications or in immunosuppressed patients.

Study Snapshot

Topical idoxuridine or intravenous acyclovir is recommended for patients over 50 with shingles to reduce post-herpetic neuralgia.

PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)

Sample size24

MethodsObservational

OutcomesBody Mass Index projections

ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.

Shingles in general practice.

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