title: [Treatment of zoster oticus].
abstract: On the basis of aetiology and pathophysiology a rational concept for the treatment of zoster oticus is attempted. The current literature and own experiences favour the simultaneous application of the virostatic acyclovir and glucocorticosteroids.
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Hals-Nasen-Ohrenkrankheiten, Klinikums Mannheim, Fakultät für klinische Medizin, Universität Heidelberg.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Bier
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Bergler
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Keilmann
mesh_terms: D000212:Acyclovir / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003389:Cranial Nerve Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005156:Facial Neuralgia / Q000188:drug therapy; D006562:Herpes Zoster / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D011241:Prednisone / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D011241:Prednisone; D000212:Acyclovir
vernacular_title: Die Behandlung des Zoster oticus.