#286 Mingle with Shingles featuring Dr. Boghuma Titanji

Jul 26, 2021, 07:00 AM

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