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Infectious Disease
Herpes Zoster Update: Walkthrough of a Complex Case
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.
DURATION
1 hour
PROFESSION
Pharmacy
# OF CREDITS
1
ACCREDITATION
CCCEP
EXPIRY DATE
2021-08-04
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.
Faculty
Dr. Robert Tanguay, MD, FRCPC, CISAM, CCSAM
Christelle Zacharki, BSc, BSP, CDE
Paula Elgar, BScPharm, APA, CRE, CTH
Learning objectives
Upon completion of this continuing education program, participants will be better able to:
- Discuss the clinical impact of herpes zoster (HZ) and its related complications on older adults;
- Describe medical management of symptoms associated HZ, postherpetic neuralgia, and HZ ophthalmicus;
- Counsel patients in managing postherpetic neuralgia;
- Identify situations such as HZ ophthalmicus, HZ in pregnancy, and possible viral transmission to unimmunized contacts;
- Identify patients who would benefit from HZ vaccination based on current evidence;
- Detail practical strategies to engage patients in the prevention of HZ.
Accreditation
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of credits: 1
Duration: 1 hour
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