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1 online resource |
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TABLE OF CONTENTS; INTRODUCTION; EPIDEMIOLOGY; ETIOLOGY/PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF PAIN; DIAGNOSIS; Herpes Zoster; Other Presentations of Herpes Zoster; Postherpetic Neuralgia; PHYSICAL FINDINGS; DIAGNOSTIC TESTS; PREVENTION; Antivirals; VZV Vaccine (Zostavax®); SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT OPTIONS; Oral and Parenteral Analgesics; Topical Analgesics; Nonpharmacological Treatment Options; DOSAGES OF COMMONLY USED MEDICATIONS; PROVIDER RESOURCES: PAIN ASSESSMENT TOOLS; The Short Form McGill Pain Questionnaire (SF-MPQ); Neuropathic Pain Scale (NPS); Zoster Brief Pain Inventory (ZBPI) |
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ACCESS TO COMPLETE PRESCRIBING INFORMATIONOTHER PROVIDER RESOURCES; PATIENT RESOURCES; Websites with Information on PHN and Pharmaceutical Treatments; REFERENCES |
| Summary |
This ultra concise guide presents a brief overview of the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and management of postherpetic neuralgia (PHN). Uniquely compact and affordable, this guide covers the use of antivirals and vacines in preventing PHN as well as treatment options once PHN occurs, including both pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies. In addition, the book provides actual pain assessment tools such as the Short-Form McGill Questionnaire and the Zoster Brief Pain inventory, ready for practical use in the clinical setting |
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Epidemiology.
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Varicella-zoster virus.
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Shingles (Disease)
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Chronic pain.
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Neuralgia.
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Epidemiology
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Herpesvirus 3, Human
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Herpes Zoster
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Neuralgia
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MEDICAL -- Forensic Medicine.
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MEDICAL -- Preventive Medicine.
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MEDICAL -- Public Health.
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Chronic pain
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Epidemiology
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Neuralgia
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Shingles (Disease)
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Varicella-zoster virus
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780199700264 |
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0199700265 |
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