Shaken by a shortage of shingles savvy? Vexed by varicella-zoster imposters? Perplexed by post-herpetic neuralgia? Get ready to sharpen your expertise in varicella vaccines, learn how to tell a zoster from a zebra, and administer infection interventions with an eye towards prevention. We are joined today by special guest and returning Curbsiders expert, Dr. Boghuma Kabisen Titanji MD,
M.Sc., DTM&H, PhD. (
@Boghuma on Twitter!).
Unfortunately, CE credit is NOT YET available for this episode : (
Credits
- Written and Produced by: Sarah Phoebe Roberts, MPH
- Show Notes by: Sarah Phoebe Roberts MPH, Kate GrantMBChB MRCGP DipGUMed
- Cover Art: Kate Grant MBChB MRCGP DipGUMed
- Infographic: Sarah Phoebe Roberts
- Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Sarah Phoebe Roberts MPH
- Reviewer: Paul Williams MD, FACP
- Editor: Kate Grant MD, Matthew Watto MD (written materials); Clair Morgan of nodderly.com
- Guest: Dr. Boghuma Titanji, MD, M.Sc., DTM&H, PhD
Show Segments
- Intro, disclaimer
- Guest bio and one-liner
- First Kashlak case: Diagnosis of varicella-zoster virus (VZV, aka shingles)
- Mimics and atypical presentations
- Treatment for uncomplicated shingles cases
- Second Kashlak case: Post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN)
- PHN treatment options
- Management of complicated shingles cases
- VZV prophylaxis and infection control
- Third Kashlak case: Immunization guidelines for older adults
- VZV vaccine efficacy, live attenuated vs. recombinant vaccine
- Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine guidelines
- Final pearls and Outro
