Efficacy of continuous epidural anesthetics and steroids infusion for management of acute herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia: a retrospective study

Efficacy of continuous epidural anesthetics and steroids infusion for management of acute herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia: a retrospective study

BackgroundHerpes zoster (HZ), caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, frequently leads to postherpetic neuralgia (PHN), a debilitating neuropathic pain condition. Current treatments for acute HZ and PHN prevention remain suboptimal. This study evaluates the efficacy of continuous e...

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Main Authors: Xinyu Dou, Xinghai Guan, Chen Li, Wangjun Qin, Yi Zhang, Yifan Li, Bingyu Han, Chenglong Wu, Yangyang Chen, Li Wang, Peng Mao, Ling Zhou, Bifa Fan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Neurology
Subjects:
herpes zoster
postherpetic neuralgia
epidural infusion
anesthetics
steroids
pain management
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fneur.2025.1600592/full
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