Herpes zoster
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Antiviral prescribing informaton: PBS conditions and eligibility the Australian Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme subsidises the cost of antviral medications for specified conditions. Unfortunately these important medications are sometimes not prescribed due to confusion over PS requirements. |
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Overview of varicella zoster virus Varicella zoster virus (VZV) is a unique member of the Herpesviridae family, as it can infect both skin and nerves and develop latent infection within the dorsal root and trigeminal ganglia. Infection with this virus is common and causes a wide range of clinical syndromes. Although this virus infects healthy children and adults, disease is more severe and extensive in the immunocompromised. |
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Managing herpes zoster Herpes zoster, commonly known as shingles, causes a painful rash which can have significant and long-standing consequences. Treating the rash quickly reduces its painfulness and duration and minimises the likelihood of debilitating sequelae. |
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Herpes zoster vaccination The recently-approved herpes zoster vaccine has been shown to significantly reduce both the incidence and the severity of herpes zoster (shingles) in older people. This guideline discusses the efficacy of and indications for vaccination. |
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2005 travel scholarship winner: Obstetricians' knowledge of herpesviruses in pregnancy The winner of the 2005 Travel Grant Scholarship is Dr Michelle Giles. She presented A Study of Obstetricians' Knowledge Base for Management of Herpes Virus Infections in Pregnancy in Australia at the 2006 Infectious Diseases Society for Obstetrics and Gynecology (IDSOG) Annual Meeting 2006 in Monterey, California. |
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Herpes zoster and HIV Professor Tony Cunningham discusses clinical aspects of herpes zoster (shingles) and concurrent HIV infection. |
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2007 HIV and HSV interactions forum: Panel discussion Prof Adrian Mindel, Prof Bill Rawlinson, Prof Andrew Grulich and Prof Tony Cunningham discuss issues from the AHMF Forum on HIV and herpes interactions. |
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2007 lunch forum: HSV and HIV interactions The AHMF HSV and HIV Interactions Lunch Forum was held in Sydney on 23 July 2007. Discussion focussed on the unique challenge that HIV presents in coinfection with various herpesviruses. |
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Herpes zoster vaccination: Australian Immunisation Handbook Chapter from the 9th edition of the Australian Immunisation Handbook, published by the Department of Health and Ageing. http://www.immunise.health.gov.au/internet/immunise/publishing.nsf/Content/Handbook-zoster |
