摘要
Herpes zoster is a viral infection caused by the reactivation of endogenous latent varicella zoster virus resulting in varicella,characterized by pain and vesicles in the restricted dermatomal distribution that occurs along the nerves w ith dormant virus. Postherpetic neuralgia( PHN) is the most common sequela of herpes zoster,occurs or persists after the rash has resolved. It is currently recognized that both herpes zoster and PHN have a substantial impact on the patients' quality of life and daily activities. In recent years,traditional Chinese medicine( TCM)has show n a certain effect in the treatment of herpes zoster. This article mainly explored the key points of common syndromes,TCM nursing methods and health guidance of herpes zoster in order to further develop the advantages of TCM,improve its efficacy and standardize its nursing behavior.
Herpes zoster is a viral infection caused by the reactivation of endogenous latent varicella zoster virus resulting in varicella,characterized by pain and vesicles in the restricted dermatomal distribution that occurs along the nerves w ith dormant virus. Postherpetic neuralgia( PHN) is the most common sequela of herpes zoster,occurs or persists after the rash has resolved. It is currently recognized that both herpes zoster and PHN have a substantial impact on the patients' quality of life and daily activities. In recent years,traditional Chinese medicine( TCM)has show n a certain effect in the treatment of herpes zoster. This article mainly explored the key points of common syndromes,TCM nursing methods and health guidance of herpes zoster in order to further develop the advantages of TCM,improve its efficacy and standardize its nursing behavior.
出处
《中西医结合护理（中英文）》
2018年第11期1-5,共5页
Journal of Clinical Nursing in Practice
