#286 Mingle with Shingles featuring Dr. Boghuma Titanji

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!).

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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