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Shingles in one family practice

P Richards

    Archives of Family Medicine
    |January 1, 1996
    PubMed
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    Herpes zoster (shingles) is a common viral infection. A review of 124 cases in a solo practice found that early diagnosis and treatment with acyclovir led to good patient outcomes.

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    Area of Science:

    • Infectious Diseases
    • Dermatology
    • Family Medicine

    Background:

    • Herpes zoster, commonly known as shingles, is a viral disease caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus.
    • It typically presents with a painful rash, often unilateral and localized to a dermatome.
    • Understanding its clinical features and natural history is crucial for effective patient management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the clinical features and natural history of herpes zoster.
    • To describe the characteristics of herpes zoster cases managed in a solo family practice setting.
    • To evaluate the efficacy of acyclovir treatment for herpes zoster.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of 124 patient cases diagnosed with herpes zoster.
    • Data collected from a small-town, solo general practice between 1983 and 1992.

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  • Analysis of clinical presentation, disease progression, and treatment outcomes.

    • Main Results:

    • Herpes zoster is a common condition encountered in primary care.
    • The study documented the typical clinical manifestations and disease course.
    • Patients treated with acyclovir generally showed a positive response to therapy.

    Conclusions:

    • Herpes zoster is a manageable condition for family physicians.
    • Early diagnosis and prompt treatment, particularly with acyclovir, are associated with favorable outcomes.
    • The findings support the role of primary care in managing common viral infections like shingles.