Abstract
More then 10% of people suffer an episode of herpes zoster (shingles) during their lifetime – for some of these people, postherpetic neuralgia will have a devastating effect on their quality of life. Every GP needs to know how to diagnose and manage this common complaint.
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Question 1
- Which disease is the precursor of herpes zoster?
a. mumps
b. measles
c. chickenpox
d. genital herpes
e. cold sores
The multiple choice questions in this quiz may have more than one answer.
Answers included