A 70-year-old woman with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease (eGFR 40 mL/min/1.73m²) presents with painful blistering lesions in a dermatomal d...

Question

A 70-year-old woman with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease (eGFR 40 mL/min/1.73m²) presents with painful blistering lesions in a dermatomal distribution over her right chest (T4 dermatome). The rash started 2 days ago. What is the most appropriate antiviral treatment regimen?

Accepted Answer

Oral aciclovir 800mg TDS for 7 days

Answer

Oral valaciclovir 1g TDS for 7 days

Answer

Oral aciclovir 800mg five times daily for 7 days

Answer

Oral famciclovir 500mg TDS for 7 days

Answer

No antiviral treatment necessary

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Herpes Zoster (Shingles) Treatment in CKD

A 70-year-old woman with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease (eGFR 40 mL/min/1.73m²) presents with painful blistering lesions in a dermatomal distribution over her right chest (T4 dermatome). The rash started 2 days ago. What is the most appropriate antiviral treatment regimen?