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Herpes zoster ophthalmicus
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Background
- Occurs when varicella zoster virus is reactivated in the ophthalmic division (V1) of trigeminal nerve
- 50% of cases associated with ocular involvement
- Highly suggested by vesicles at tip of nose (Hutchinson's sign)
- Consider immunocompromise in patients <40yrs
Clinical Features
- Prodrome of headache, malaise, photophobia, fever
- Unilateral pain or hypesthesia in V1 distribution
- Hyperemic conjunctivitis, episcleritis, lid droop
Differential Diagnosis
Conjunctivitis Types
- Viral conjunctivitis
- Epidemic keratoconjunctivitis
- Herpes zoster ophthalmicus
- Herpes simplex keratitis
- Bacterial conjunctivitis
- Allergic conjunctivitis
- Caustic keratoconjunctivitis
Varicella zoster virus
- Varicella (Chickenpox)
- Herpes zoster (Shingles)
- Herpes zoster ophthalmicus
- Herpes zoster oticus (Ramsay Hunt syndrome)
HIV associated conditions
- HIV neurologic complications
- HIV pulmonary complications
- Ophthalmologic complications
- Other
- HAART medication side effects[1]
- Lactic acidosis
- Neuropyschiatric effects
- Hepatic toxicity
- Renal toxicity
- Steven-Johnson's
- Cytopenias
- GI symptoms
- Endocrine abnormalities
Evaluation
- Zoster in distribution of V1
- Slit-lamp exam:
- Pseudodendrite (poorly staining mucous plaque with no epithelial erosion
- In contrast to HSV which has true dendrite with epithelial erosion and staining
- Cell and flare
- Pseudodendrite (poorly staining mucous plaque with no epithelial erosion
Management
- Cool compresses/lubrication drops
- Topical antibiotics to skin to prevent secondary infection
- Acyclovir indicated for rash <1wk duration
- Treatment - acyclovir IV 10mg/kg q8hrs x7-10 days[2]
- OR famiciclovir PO 500mg q8hrs x14 days
- OR valacyclovir PO 1g q8hrs
- Prevention of reactivation
- Acyclovir PO 500mg 5x per day
- Ophtho consultation regarding steroid use
Disposition
See Also
References
- ↑ Gutteridge, David L MD, MPH, Egan, Daniel J. MD. The HIV-Infected Adult Patient in The Emergency Department: The Changing Landscape of the Disease. Emergency Medicine Practice: An Evidence-Based Approach to Emergency Medicine. Vol 18, Num 2. Feb 2016.
- ↑ Wills Eye Manual, 6th edition
