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#286 Mingle with Shingles featuring Dr. Boghuma Titanji

Author
The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast
Published
Mon 26 Jul 2021
Episode Link
https://audioboom.com/posts/7910923

Shaken by a shortage of shingles savvy? Vexed by varicella-zoster imposters? Perplexed by post-herpetic neuralgia? Get ready to sharpen your expertise in varicella vaccines, learn how to tell a zoster from a zebra, and administer infection interventions with an eye towards prevention. We are joined today by special guest and returning Curbsiders expert, Dr. Boghuma Kabisen Titanji MD, M.Sc., DTM&H, PhD. (@Boghuma on Twitter!).




Unfortunately, CE credit is NOT YET available for this episode : (










Credits


  • Written and Produced by: Sarah Phoebe Roberts, MPH

  • Show Notes by: Sarah Phoebe Roberts MPH, Kate GrantMBChB MRCGP DipGUMed

  • Cover Art: Kate Grant MBChB MRCGP DipGUMed 

  • Infographic: Sarah Phoebe Roberts 

  • Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Sarah Phoebe Roberts MPH  

  • Reviewer: Paul Williams MD, FACP  

  • Editor: Kate Grant MD, Matthew Watto MD (written materials); Clair Morgan of nodderly.com

  • Guest: Dr. Boghuma Titanji, MD, M.Sc., DTM&H, PhD





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Show Segments


  • Intro, disclaimer

  • Guest bio and one-liner

  • First Kashlak case: Diagnosis of varicella-zoster virus (VZV, aka shingles) 

  • Mimics and atypical presentations

  • Treatment for uncomplicated shingles cases 

  • Second Kashlak case: Post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN)

  • PHN treatment options 

  • Management of complicated shingles cases 

  • VZV prophylaxis and infection control

  • Third Kashlak case: Immunization guidelines for older adults

  • VZV vaccine efficacy, live attenuated vs. recombinant vaccine

  • Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine guidelines

  • Final pearls and Outro 

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