Clin Med
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Herpes zoster or shingles is the reactivation of dormant varicella zoster virus (VZV) in the dorsal root ganglia. Segmental motor paresis is rare and only few cases of brachial plexitis have been reported in the literature. ⋯ The patient was treated successfully with aciclovir, gabapentin and physiotherapy with good recovery. Radial neuritis secondary to active herpes zoster has been rarely reported in the past.
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This recent conference provided an all-round review of the current issues to be considered in palliative care. A list of the top 10 points that one hospital physician found most useful is presented.