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Analysis of cases of Herpes zoster | |
Dr. Kapil Sud, Dr. Amit Varma | |
Background:The neurocutaneous viral infection known as herpes zoster (HZ), or shingles, is caused by the reactivation of the latent varicella-zoster virus (VZV), which is typically located inside the cranial nerve or dorsal root ganglia following the initial infection. The present study was conducted to assess cases of Herpes zoster (HZ). Materials & Methods:57 patients with Herpes zoster (HZ) of both genders were selected. Comorbidities, treatment for HZ infection, season of infection, and consequences were among the parameters that were noted. Results: Out of 57 patients, 30 were males and 27 were females. The season was autumn in 5, spring in 13, and winter in 39 patients. Dermatomal area involved was thoracic segment in 25, cervical in 10, lumbar in 8, sacral in 5 and trigeminal segment in 9 patients. Comorbid diseases were atopic dermatitis in 1, anxiety disorder in 2 patients, and malignancy in 1 patient. Treatment given was acyclovir in 38, valacyclovir in 14 and Brivudine in 5 patients. The difference was non- significant (P> 0.05). Conclusion: HZ infections is linked to underlying immunological disorders. The thoracic, cervical, lumbar, sacral, and trigeminal segments were the dermatomal areas most frequently affected. Winter and spring were the common seasons. |
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