Post-herpetic neuralgia is seen after?
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
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Channelopathies and Neuropathies