The role of stress in the development of herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia.
Chronic pain is a multidimensional experience produced by multiple influences. This article examines the intervening role of psychologic and physiologic stress in the development and pathogenesis of prolonged herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia.
Livengood
J M
JM
Vanderbilt University Hospital, Psychological Services, Vanderbilt Pain Control Center, 1211 21st Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37212, USA. janice.livengood@mcmail.vanderbilt.edu
D002908:Chronic Disease; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; D006562:Herpes Zoster / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008016:Life Change Events; D009437:Neuralgia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000821:virology*; D013997:Time Factors