#286 Mingle with Shingles featuring Dr. Boghuma Titanji

The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast

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 : (
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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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CME Partner: VCU Health CE
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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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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 : (
Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | Swag! | Top Picks | Mailing List | thecurbsiders@gmail.com | Free CME!

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

Sponsor: BetterHelp
betterhelp.com/curb Special offer for listeners: get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/curb

Sponsor: Grammarly
grammarly.com/curb Get 20% off Grammarly Premium by signing up at Grammarly.com/curb

CME Partner: VCU Health CE
The Curbsiders are partnering with VCU Health Continuing Education to offer FREE continuing education credits for physicians and other healthcare professionals. Visit curbsiders.vcuhealth.org .

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 
2021-07-26 70 min
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