Herpes Zoster Update: Walkthrough of a Complex Case

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Mainpro+

1 hour

Infectious Disease

1 Credits

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Course Description

Herpes zoster (HZ) or shingles, affects approximately two-thirds of the population and most of these will occur in people 50 years or older. HZ infections cause a typical rash as well as pain and various complications.

This program is developed in collaboration with the Pain Society of Alberta.

Course Details

Expiry Date: 2021-08-04

Professions: Physician

Faculty

Robert Tanguay, MD, FRCPC, CISAM, CCSAM

Chandi Chandrasena, MD, CCFP

David Greenberg, MD

Ted Jablonski, MD, CCFP, FCFP

Accreditation

This Self-Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada for up to 1 Mainpro+ credits. Cert+ Program ID#: 192618

Learning Objective(s)

Upon completion of this continuing education program, participants will be better able to:

  • Discuss the clinical impact of herpes zoster and its related complications on older adult patients;
  • Identify patients who would benefit from herpes zoster vaccination based on current evidence;
  • Detail practical strategies to engage patients in the prevention of herpes zoster;
  • Identify and manage post-herpetic neuralgia in patients that develop herpes zoster;
  • Manage complex situations such as herpes zoster ophthalmicus, herpes zoster in pregnancy, and possible viral transmission to unimmunized contacts.
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