Varicella (Herpes) Zoster Redux

Today we saw a case of multidermitomal shingles with V1 disease and associated VZV keratitis. See previous blog on shingles here.

Additional interesting zoster related articles:

• Recent JAMA clinical cross-roads, including discussion on post-herpetic neuralgia.
• Mayo Clinic Proceedings Review with good table on PHN.
  
• Case reports of disseminated zoster in patients with HIV despite good CD4 counts
• Good review of acute retinal necrosis (ARN) and treatment thereof