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Shingles in One Family Practice
Peter Richards, MD
Arch Fam Med. 1996;5(1):42-46.
Abstract
One hundred twenty-four patients presented with herpes zoster in a small-town, solo practice between 1983 and 1992. This article reviews the clinical features and natural history of herpes zoster, followed by a description of the cases seen in the study practice. This common disease, easily diagnosed and treated by the family physician, usually responds well to treatment with acyclovir.
Author Affiliations
Dr Richards is in private practice in Somersworth, NH.
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