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  • Infectious Diseases
  • Dermatology

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  • Herpes zoster radiculitis is a neurological complication of varicella zoster virus reactivation.
  • It predominantly affects elderly patients, presenting with radicular pain, limb weakness, and rash.

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  • To highlight the clinical presentation, diagnostic methods, and treatment of herpes zoster radiculitis.
  • To emphasize the importance of early diagnosis and comprehensive management to prevent complications.

Main Methods:

  • Review of clinical features, neuroimaging findings (MRI), and diagnostic confirmation (CSF PCR for VZV).
  • Discussion of treatment strategies including antiviral therapy (IV acyclovir) and pain management (gabapentin).

Main Results:

  • Neuroimaging may show nerve root enlargement with T2-hyperintensity and gadolinium enhancement.
  • Varicella zoster virus PCR in CSF confirms diagnosis.
  • Multimodal treatment leads to symptomatic improvement and aids recovery.

Conclusions:

  • Early diagnosis and prompt, comprehensive treatment are crucial for managing herpes zoster radiculitis.
  • Patients with zoster-associated plexopathy face a higher risk of postherpetic neuralgia.
  • Integrated management involving antivirals, rehabilitation, and pain control is essential.