Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
Academic Term
Summer 8-2017
Document Type
Project
Course Number
N5330
Course Name
Advanced Pathophysiology
Professor’s Name
Dr. John Chovan
Keywords
herpes zoster, shingles, zostavax, post-herpetic neuralgia, varicella zoster virus
Subject Categories
Medicine and Health Sciences | Nursing
Abstract
Herpes zoster, otherwise known as shingles, is a prevalent condition in the United States, as close to 95% of the population are seropositive for the varicella zoster virus (VZV). The primary VZV infection is commonly known as chickenpox and typically occurs in childhood. After the initial VZV infection resolves, the VZV virus lies dormant in the affected individual’s dorsal ganglia until it is reactivated and manifests as shingles. The pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, complications, treatment, vaccination and nursing implications related to herpes zoster are thoroughly examined further.
Recommended Citation
Perkins, Jennifer, "A Deeper Look into Herpes Zoster" (2017). Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN). 210.
https://digitalcommons.otterbein.edu/stu_msn/210