Shaken by a shortage of shingles savvy? Vexed by varicella-zoster imposters? Perplexed by post-herpetic neuralgia? Get ready to sharpen your expertise in varicella vaccines, learn how to tell a zoster from a zebra, and administer infection interventions with an eye towards prevention. We are joined today by special guest and returning Curbsiders expert, Dr. Boghuma Kabisen Titanji MD, M.Sc., DTM&H, PhD. (@Boghuma on Twitter!).


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Credits


Written and Produced by: Sarah Phoebe Roberts, MPH
Show Notes by: Sarah Phoebe Roberts MPH, Kate GrantMBChB MRCGP DipGUMed
Cover Art: Kate Grant MBChB MRCGP DipGUMed 
Infographic: Sarah Phoebe Roberts 
Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Sarah Phoebe Roberts MPH  
Reviewer: Paul Williams MD, FACP  
Editor: Kate Grant MD, Matthew Watto MD (written materials); Clair Morgan of nodderly.com

Guest: Dr. Boghuma Titanji, MD, M.Sc., DTM&H, PhD



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Show Segments


Intro, disclaimer
Guest bio and one-liner
First Kashlak case: Diagnosis of varicella-zoster virus (VZV, aka shingles) 
Mimics and atypical presentations
Treatment for uncomplicated shingles cases 
Second Kashlak case: Post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN)
PHN treatment options 
Management of complicated shingles cases 
VZV prophylaxis and infection control
Third Kashlak case: Immunization guidelines for older adults
VZV vaccine efficacy, live attenuated vs. recombinant vaccine
Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine guidelines
Final pearls and Outro