Citation

Hess TM, Lutz LJ, Nauss LA, Lamer TJ. Minn. Med. 1990; 73(4): 37-40.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1990, Minnesota Medical Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

2186265

Abstract

Herpes zoster (shingles) is a viral infection that results from a reactivation of a dormant varicella zoster virus. It has been estimated that more than 300,000 new cases are seen in the United States each year. Several factors influence the incidence of infection, with increasing age being the most consistent. Postherpetic neuralgia is the No. 1 cause of intractable, debilitating pain in the elderly and is the leading cause of suicide in chronic pain patients over the age of 70.

Language: en

Keywords

Analgesia, Epidural; Bupivacaine; Drug Therapy, Combination; Female; Herpes Zoster; Humans; Methylprednisolone; Middle Aged