Dermatológia pre prax 1/2008
HERPES ZOSTER – ACTUAL INSIGHT INTO THE THERAPY
Herpes zoster belongs to common viral diseases in dermatology. It can run without complications or mainly in elder patients it can develop postherpetic neuralgia. In the case of the localisation on the face, there is a risk of unilateral keratitis. Avoid or minimalize these complications we can only by early and effective therapy.
Keywords: herpes zoster, postherpetic neuralgia, keratitis herpetica, aciclovir, brivudin.
