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Hannah Padilla1, Rafid Mustafa2
1Department of Neurology, Mayo ClinicAlix School of Medicine, Rochester, MN, USA.
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This article highlights herpes zoster radiculitis, a condition that predominantly affects elderly patients and classically presents with progressive limb weakness, pain, and vesicular rash. Neuroimaging with MRI may demonstrate nerve root enlargement with T2-hyperintensity and gadolinium enhancement. Diagnosis can be confirmed with varicella zoster virus PCR in CSF. Effective treatment includes IV acyclovir and neuropathic pain agents such as gabapentin, which together can lead to symptomatic improvement. Early diagnosis and comprehensive treatment are crucial to prevent complications. Patients with zoster-associated plexopathy have a higher incidence of postherpetic neuralgia compared to those with herpes zoster rash alone. Thus, multimodal treatment involving antivirals, rehabilitation, and pain management is essential for recovery.
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