Abstract
Herpes zoster can be an intractable problem in the elderly and the immunosuppressed. Palliative therapy and antiviral drugs are effective during acute herpes zoster outbreaks, and tricyclic antidepressants, opioids, and other agents can be used to reduce the severe pain of postherpetic neuralgia.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 897-902 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Infections in Medicine |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue number | 10 |
| State | Published - Oct 1 1996 |
Keywords
- Acyclovir
- Amitriptyline
- Antiviral agents
- Herpes zoster
- Tricyclic antidepressants
- Varicella-zoster virus
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Microbiology (medical)
- Infectious Diseases