A 78-year-old woman presents with a painful, blistering rash in a dermatomal distribution over her right chest (T5 dermatome). She describes the pain ...

Question

A 78-year-old woman presents with a painful, blistering rash in a dermatomal distribution over her right chest (T5 dermatome). She describes the pain as burning. What is the most appropriate antiviral treatment according to NICE CKS?

Accepted Answer

Valaciclovir 1g three times daily for 7 days

Answer

Aciclovir 800mg five times daily for 7 days

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Famciclovir 500mg three times daily for 7 days

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No antiviral treatment is necessary

Answer

Topical aciclovir cream

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Shingles (Herpes Zoster)

A 78-year-old woman presents with a painful, blistering rash in a dermatomal distribution over her right chest (T5 dermatome). She describes the pain as burning. What is the most appropriate antiviral treatment according to NICE CKS?