#286 Mingle with Shingles featuring Dr. Boghuma Titanji

70 min • 26 juli 2021

Shaken by a shortage of shingles savvy? Vexed by varicella-zoster imposters? Perplexed by post-herpetic neuralgia? Get ready to sharpen your expertise in varicella vaccines, learn how to tell a zoster from a zebra, and administer infection interventions with an eye towards prevention. We are joined today by special guest and returning Curbsiders expert, Dr. Boghuma Kabisen Titanji MD, M.Sc., DTM&H, PhD. (@Boghuma on Twitter!).

Unfortunately, CE credit is NOT YET available for this episode : (

Credits

Written and Produced by: Sarah Phoebe Roberts, MPH
Show Notes by: Sarah Phoebe Roberts MPH, Kate GrantMBChB MRCGP DipGUMed
Cover Art: Kate Grant MBChB MRCGP DipGUMed
Infographic: Sarah Phoebe Roberts
Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Sarah Phoebe Roberts MPH
Reviewer: Paul Williams MD, FACP
Editor: Kate Grant MD, Matthew Watto MD (written materials); Clair Morgan of nodderly.com
Guest: Dr. Boghuma Titanji, MD, M.Sc., DTM&H, PhD

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Show Segments

Intro, disclaimer
Guest bio and one-liner
First Kashlak case: Diagnosis of varicella-zoster virus (VZV, aka shingles)
Mimics and atypical presentations
Treatment for uncomplicated shingles cases
Second Kashlak case: Post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN)
PHN treatment options
Management of complicated shingles cases
VZV prophylaxis and infection control
Third Kashlak case: Immunization guidelines for older adults
VZV vaccine efficacy, live attenuated vs. recombinant vaccine
Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine guidelines
Final pearls and Outro

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