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Epidemiology

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A community study of 421 Icelandic patients with their first episode of shingles showed the following prevalence of post-herpetic neuralgia:

  • 19.2% at one month
  • 7.2% at three months
  • 3.4% at one year

Other studies have suggested a higher prevelance of pain.

Reference:

  • 1) Cunningham, AL, Dworkin, RH. (2000). The management of post-herpetic neuralgia. BMJ, 321, 778-9.

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