A 75-year-old woman presents with a painful, blistering rash in a band-like distribution over the right side of her chest, following a dermatome (T5)....

Question

A 75-year-old woman presents with a painful, blistering rash in a band-like distribution over the right side of her chest, following a dermatome (T5). The rash was preceded by pain in the area for 3 days. What is the most appropriate antiviral treatment according to CKS/NICE guidance?

Accepted Answer

Valaciclovir 1g three times daily for 7 days

Answer

Aciclovir 800mg five times daily for 7 days

Answer

Famciclovir 500mg three times daily for 7 days

Answer

No antiviral treatment is necessary

Answer

Topical aciclovir cream

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Herpes Zoster (Shingles)

A 75-year-old woman presents with a painful, blistering rash in a band-like distribution over the right side of her chest, following a dermatome (T5). The rash was preceded by pain in the area for 3 days. What is the most appropriate antiviral treatment according to CKS/NICE guidance?