Question

A 50-year-old woman presents with classical shingles in a thoracic dermatome within 48 hours of rash onset. She is otherwise well. What is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Oral aciclovir 800 mg five times daily for 7 days

Answer

No antivirals needed

Answer

Oral amoxicillin for 7 days

Answer

Topical aciclovir only

Answer

Oral steroids alone

Practice question

A 50-year-old woman presents with classical shingles in a thoracic dermatome within 48 hours of rash onset. She is otherwise well. What is recommended?