Herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia in older adults.
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Schmader, K
Published in: Clin Geriatr Med
August 2007
Herpes zoster (HZ) afflicts millions of older adults annually and causes significant suffering from acute and chronic pain, or postherpetic neuralgia (PHN). HZ is caused by the reactivation of varicella-zoster virus (VZV) in sensory ganglia in the setting of age, disease, and drug-related decline in cellular immunity. VZV-induced neuronal destruction and inflammation cause the pain, interference with activities of daily living, and reduced quality of life. The optimal treatment of HZ requires early antiviral therapy and pain management. For PHN, evidence-based pharmacotherapy can reduce pain burden. The zoster vaccine is effective in reducing pain burden and preventing HZ and PHN in older adults.
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Clin Geriatr Med
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0749-0690
Publication Date
August 2007
Volume
23
Issue
3
Start / End Page
615 / viii
Location
United States
Related Subject Headings
- Risk Factors
- Neuralgia, Postherpetic
- Morbidity
- Humans
- Herpes Zoster
- Global Health
- Geriatrics
- Antiviral Agents
- Aged, 80 and over
- Aged
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Schmader, K. (2007). Herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia in older adults. Clin Geriatr Med, 23(3), 615–viii. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cger.2007.03.003
Schmader, Kenneth. “Herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia in older adults.” Clin Geriatr Med 23, no. 3 (August 2007): 615–viii. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cger.2007.03.003.
Schmader K. Herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia in older adults. Clin Geriatr Med. 2007 Aug;23(3):615–viii.
Schmader, Kenneth. “Herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia in older adults.” Clin Geriatr Med, vol. 23, no. 3, Aug. 2007, pp. 615–viii. Pubmed, doi:10.1016/j.cger.2007.03.003.
Schmader K. Herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia in older adults. Clin Geriatr Med. 2007 Aug;23(3):615–viii.
Published In
Clin Geriatr Med
DOI
ISSN
0749-0690
Publication Date
August 2007
Volume
23
Issue
3
Start / End Page
615 / viii
Location
United States
Related Subject Headings
- Risk Factors
- Neuralgia, Postherpetic
- Morbidity
- Humans
- Herpes Zoster
- Global Health
- Geriatrics
- Antiviral Agents
- Aged, 80 and over
- Aged