A Study Based on Clinical Presentation and Complications in Herpes Zoster Patients: An Analytical Study

Background: Even though herpes zoster is a common condition its incidence and pattern of occurrence is still unknown, the aim of present study was to analyze the incidence, pattern of occurrence with special attention to complications associated with it if any. Materials and Methods: This was an analytical study conducted for 1 years based on a preformed proforma containing preliminary information, a detailed clinical evaluation regarding the age, gender, segment of involvement, morphology, pattern of lesions, complications and disseminations. Results: The most common complication seen in zoster patients was post herpetic neuralgia in 33.92% patients, followed by paresthesia in 30.35% patients. Post herpectic itch was seen in 8.92% of patients, Ramsay Haunt syndrome was seen in 7.14% while secondary infection was seen in 3.575 of patients. Only 9 patients i.e 16.07% does not develop any complication and healed un eventfully. Conclusion: Oral physicians should have a thorough knowledge about the presentation of this condition, its treatment and the possible complications. Differential diagnosis is very important to ensure that the correct treatment is performed. Some forms of Herpes Zoster like Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus, Ramsay-Hunt Syndrome should be promptly diagnosed and treated because they always pose a risk for permanent damage of vital structures like the eye, ear or the facial nerve. GJMR-J Classification: NLMC Code: WC 575 AStudyBasedonClinicalPresentationandComplicationsinHerpesZosterPatientsAnAnalyticalStudy Strictly as per the compliance and regulations of: Global Journal of Medical Research: J Dentistry & Otolaryngology Volume 18 Issue 2 Version 1.0 Year 2018 Type: Double Blind Peer Reviewed International Research Journal Online ISSN: 2249-4618 & Print ISSN: 0975-5888 Publisher: Global Journals A Study Based on Clinical Presentation and Complications in Herpes Zoster Patients: An Analytical Study © 2018 Global Journals Dr. Nusrat Nazir , Dr. Altaf Hussain Chalkoo σ & Dr. Prenika Sharma ρ AbstractBackground: Even though herpes zoster is a common condition its incidence and pattern of occurrence is still unknown, the aim of present study was to analyze the incidence, pattern of occurrence with special attention to complications associated with it if any. Background: Even though herpes zoster is a common condition its incidence and pattern of occurrence is still unknown, the aim of present study was to analyze the incidence, pattern of occurrence with special attention to complications associated with it if any. Materials and Methods: This was an analytical study conducted for 1 years based on a preformed proforma containing preliminary information, a detailed clinical evaluation regarding the age, gender, segment of involvement, morphology, pattern of lesions, complications and disseminations. Results: The most common complication seen in zoster patients was post herpetic neuralgia in 33.92% patients, followed by paresthesia in 30.35% patients. Post herpectic itch was seen in 8.92% of patients, Ramsay Haunt syndrome was seen in 7.14% while secondary infection was seen in 3.575 of patients. Only 9 patients i.e 16.07% does not develop any complication and healed un eventfully. Conclusion: Oral physicians should have a thorough knowledge about the presentation of this condition, its treatment and the possible complications. Differential diagnosis is very important to ensure that the correct treatment is performed. Some forms of Herpes Zoster like Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus, Ramsay-Hunt Syndrome should be promptly diagnosed and treated because they always pose a risk for permanent damage of vital structures like the eye, ear or the facial nerve.