Frengley J D
Prim Care. 1981 Dec;8(4):715-31.
Although herpes zoster is not a fatal disease, its legacy of postherpetic neuralgia gives rise to a great deal of misery and distress, especially in elderly patients. Furthermore, in the immunocompromised patient herpes zoster is an important complication. The management of the sequelae of herpes zoster continues to be extremely difficult. Although work on agents to control viral replication holds promise for the future, at present meticulous management of the pain and depression in the early phases and much patience and understanding in the later phases of the condition are necessary.
虽然带状疱疹并非致命疾病，但其遗留的带状疱疹后神经痛却会引发极大的痛苦和困扰，尤其是在老年患者中。此外，对于免疫功能低下的患者而言，带状疱疹是一种重要的并发症。带状疱疹后遗症的治疗依旧极为困难。尽管致力于控制病毒复制的药物研究为未来带来了希望，但目前在疾病早期对疼痛和抑郁进行细致管理，以及在后期给予极大的耐心和理解是必要的。
