Ambulantná terapia 4/2008
TREATMENT OF HERPES ZOSTER INFECTION IN IMMUNOCOMPROMISED PATIENTS
Infections caused by varicella – herpes zoster virus are relatively common in immunocmpromised patients. Clinical manifestation of the disease is similar to that of average population with some exceptions. The rate of complications is also higher. Prophylactic and therapeutic steps are able to reduce the risk of complications and influence the successfull outcome.
Keywords: herpes zoster infections, immunocompromised patients
