Dosi Tanvi R, Chawla Ashmita Kaur, Barkalle Gauri, Phulambrikar Tushar
Department of Oral Medicine Diagnosis and Radiology, Sri Aurobindo College of Dentistry, Indore Madhya Pradesh, India.
J Oral Maxillofac Pathol. 2021 Sep-Dec;25(3):557. doi: 10.4103/jomfp.jomfp_212_21. Epub 2022 Jan 11.
Herpes zoster (HZ) is a viral disease which is primarily caused by the nerve tissue, but its treatment necessitates a multidisciplinary approach. Varicella zoster virus (VZV) is a DNA virus that causes both primary and recurrent infection. HZ, also known as shingles, is a unique condition induced by VZV reactivation. Neuropathic pain, headache, malaise and sleep disruption are all prodromal symptoms in such cases. HZ generates a pruritic, localized and vesicular rash that is usually unilateral. Individuals who are immunocompromised as a result of disease or receiving any treatment are also at increased risk, regardless of their age. HZ and its sequelae set a major strain on patient's caregivers, health-care system and business. Despite recent advances, prevention and treatment of HZ, consequences remain a therapeutic challenge. This is a case report of HZ infection in a 56-year-old female patient who was managed with comprehensive medical treatment.
带状疱疹（HZ）是一种主要由神经组织引起的病毒性疾病，但其治疗需要多学科方法。水痘带状疱疹病毒（VZV）是一种导致原发性和复发性感染的DNA病毒。HZ，也称为带状疱疹，是由VZV重新激活引起的一种独特病症。在这些病例中，神经性疼痛、头痛、不适和睡眠障碍都是前驱症状。HZ会产生瘙痒、局部性的水疱疹，通常为单侧性。因疾病或接受任何治疗而免疫功能低下的个体，无论年龄大小，患病风险也会增加。HZ及其后遗症给患者的护理人员、医疗保健系统和企业带来了重大压力。尽管最近有进展，但HZ的预防和治疗及其后果仍然是一个治疗挑战。这是一例56岁女性患者HZ感染的病例报告，该患者接受了综合药物治疗。
