In article <[log in to unmask]>,
John Lowes <[log in to unmask]> writes
>But there is not a single reference to this condition in a Medline search.
>How do you it is shingles? Has anyone gone in and biopsied nerve endings to
>look for virus?
Try
Amlie-Lefond C; Mackin GA; Ferguson M; Wright RR; Mahalingam R; Gilden
DH; "Another case of virologically confirmed zoster sine herpete, with
electrophysiologic correlation."; J Neurovirol, 2:136-8, 1996 Apr
which suggested "Treatment with intravenous acyclovir and oral
famciclovir were ineffective. These findings suggest the usefulness of
EMG of muscles corresponding to painful dermatomes, combined with
virologic studies, to support the diagnosis of zoster sine herpete."
Regards
George
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