title: An updated approach to treating and preventing herpes zoster.
abstract: Varicella zoster virus (VZV) causes chickenpox and herpes zoster. Herpes zoster is a common infection in older adults and can lead to potentially debilitating postherpetic neuralgia. This article reviews the diagnosis and management of herpes zoster, including strategies to reduce disease frequency and severity with the herpes zoster vaccine.
authors.affiliation: At Chatham University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Carl Garrubba is director of the PA program and Kelly Donkers is an assistant professor and director of academic education for the PA program. The authors have indicated no relationships to disclose relating to the content of this article.
authors.forename: Carl
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Garrubba
authors.forename: Kelly
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Donkers
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D006562:Herpes Zoster / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000628:therapy*; D053061:Herpes Zoster Vaccine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D053061:Herpes Zoster Vaccine