Prescription of antiviral therapy after herpes zoster in general practice: who receives therapy?

British Journal of General Practice

Liam Smeeth¹  Sara L Thomas¹  Harriet J Forbes¹  Sinéad M Langan¹ 

[1] Faculty of Epidemiology & Population Health, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London

关键词: antivirals;    database;    epidemiology;    general practice;    GPRD;    herpes zoster;    shingles;    United Kingdom;   

DOI  :  10.3399/bjgp12X659277

学科分类：卫生学

来源: Royal College of General Practitioners

【 摘 要 】

Antivirals can accelerate rash healing during an acute zoster episode and can limit the severity and duration of pain. Their use within 7 days of rash onset is recommended among specific patient groups.

【 授权许可】

Unknown