Herpes Zoster (Shingles)
Organism | Herpes zoster. |
Treatment |
Oral antiviral drugs are recommended if the following patient groups
present within 72 hours of onset of rash.
Acicolvir 800mg five times a day, or
valaciclovir 1g three times a day (7 days). |
Referral | |
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