Post-herpetic neuralgia is seen after?
High-Yield Explanation
Post-herpetic neuralgia is neuropathic pain seen after 30 days(4 weeks) of onset of rash. Immunocompromised hosts are more prone to neurological complications like: Encephalitis Myelitis Cranial and peripheral nerve palsies Acute retinal necrosis. Management: 1. Wet compresses using burrows solution applied 4-5 times/ day are useful breaking vesicles and remove serum and crust. 2. Valacyclovir, Famcyclovir for 7-10 day