A Case of Almost Painless Herpes Zoster Presenting with Symptoms of Cystitis, Penile Numbness, and Acute Vestibular Failure
Author
Source
Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-10-22
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Herpes zoster (shingles) is an acute, painful, vesicular, and cutaneous eruption caused by varicella zoster virus, the same virus which causes chicken pox.
It is due to the reactivation of the virus which remains dormant in sensory ganglions following chicken pox.
It is usually confined to a single dermatome but may involve 2-3 dermatomes.
Typically, it is a unilateral lesion which can affect both cranial and peripheral nerves.
It is usually a self-limiting disease; however, it may cause significant morbidity especially in the elderly.
It is more common in older people and individuals with immunocompromised conditions.
Antiviral drugs can shorten the duration and the severity of the illness and need to be started as soon as possible after the appearance of the rash.
Gabapentin and tricyclic antidepressant are effective in postherpetic neuralgia.
Vaccine can reduce the risk of infection and its associated pain.
Typically, it occurs once in a lifetime, but some individuals may have more than one episode.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Sardar, Hussain. 2013. A Case of Almost Painless Herpes Zoster Presenting with Symptoms of Cystitis, Penile Numbness, and Acute Vestibular Failure. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Sardar, Hussain. A Case of Almost Painless Herpes Zoster Presenting with Symptoms of Cystitis, Penile Numbness, and Acute Vestibular Failure. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-494785
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Sardar, Hussain. A Case of Almost Painless Herpes Zoster Presenting with Symptoms of Cystitis, Penile Numbness, and Acute Vestibular Failure. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-494785
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-494785