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Management of patients with post-herpetic neuralgia

04 June 2008

Nursing Standard

CPD

This article provides an overview of the management of post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN) – a debilitating nerve pain that continues after the herpes zoster (shingles)...

Managing the care of patients with herpes zoster ophthalmicus

01 June 2011

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

The herpes zoster virus is a common neurocutaneous infection. When the eye is involved, the virus is referred to as herpes zoster ophthalmicus. This article...

Viral infections of the skin: clinical features and treatment options

28 August 2013

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Viral infections of the skin can cause significant distress and embarrassment for people who are affected. This article explores four specific viral infections that...

Varicella zoster virus: chickenpox and shingles

16 April 2014

Nursing Standard

CPD

The varicella zoster virus causes two infections: varicella, also known as chickenpox occurring mostly in childhood, and herpes zoster, also known as shingles...

Changes to this year’s immunisation schedule

01 July 2013

Primary Health Care

Art & Science

The Department of Health has made significant changes to the universal immunisation schedule: two doses of rotavirus vaccine are to be offered for all infants,...