Shingles in one family practice.
One hundred twenty-four patients presented with herpes zoster in a small-town, solo practice between 1983 and 1992. This article reviews the clinical features and natural history of herpes zoster, followed by a description of the cases seen in the study practice. This common disease, easily diagnosed and treated by the family physician, usually responds well to treatment with acyclovir.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D017677:Age Distribution; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005194:Family Practice; D005260:Female; D006562:Herpes Zoster / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009513:New Hampshire / Q000453:epidemiology