Post-herpetic neuralgia is seen after?: (A) 1 weeks, (B) 2 weeks, (C) 3 weeks, (D) 4 weeks
Answer is D. Post-herpetic neuralgia is neuropathic pain seen after 30 days(4 weeks) of onset of rash. Immunocompromised hosts are more prone to neurological complications like: Encephalitis Myelitis Cranial and peripheral nerve palsies Acute retinal necrosis. Management: 1. Wet compresses using burrows solution applied 4-5 times/ day are useful breaking vesicles and remove serum and crust. 2. Valacyclovir, Famcyclovir for 7-10 day