Herpes Zoster and Postherptic Neuralgia

  • Herpes Zoster and Postherpetic Neuralgia

    by Dimitris Papadopoulos MD Fellow Of Interventional Pain Practice (FIPP)

    GENERAL Herpes zoster is caused by the Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV).  When a patient has been cured from varicella, the VZV still remains in his/her body. This usually does not create any problems to the patient. However, years later, the virus may flare up and provoke herpes zoster. Herpes zoster is manifested with a blistering […]