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Polyneuropathy in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere

Polyneuropathy in diseases classified elsewhere

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GuidelinesZoster (Shingles)Description General measures Medicine treatment Referral ICD-10 code: B02.9 DESCRIPTION Dermatomal eruption of vesicles on an erythematous base due to varicella-zoster virus (lies dormant in nerve ganglia following chickenpox). GENERAL MEASURES Isolate from immunocompromised or pregnant non-immune individuals (who may develop severe chickenpox). Offer HIV test, especially in patients <50 years