#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