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HERPES ZOSTER

Tracking # 20-815321

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Course overview

HERPES ZOSTER, ALSO KNOWN AS SHINGLES, IS A VIRAL SYNDROME CAUSED BY REACTIVATION OF THE VARICELLA-ZOSTER VIRUS. AFTER AN EPISODE OF VARICELLA (CHICKEN-POX), THE VARICELLA-ZOSTER VIRUS REMAINS DORMANT IN THE NERVOUS SYSTEM. HERPES ZOSTER TYPICALLY OCCURS IN ADULTS OR ELDERLY. THIS ACTIVITY OUTLINES THE PRESENTATION, EVALUATION, AND MANAGEMENT OF SHINGLES AND HIGHLIGHTS THE ROLE OF THE INTERPROFESSIONAL TEAM IN MANAGING PATIENTS WITH THIS CONDITION.

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

Bahamas Medical Council

Specialty Medical Practitioner

1h General Medicine

Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Physicians & Surgeons

Physician & Surgeon

1h Category I CME

Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure

Medical Doctor

1h AMA Category I

Physician Assistant

1h AMA Category I

State Medical Board of Ohio

Doctor of Medicine

1h AMA Category I