What is the prognosis of Herpes Zoster?

The herpes zoster is usually a self-limited box that resolves spontaneously in one or two weeks. In some patients, postherpetic neuralgia can persist for variable duration. In immunocompromised patients risk of spread of the virus with other organ involvement and worse prognosis. Hence the importance of early diagnosis and treatment in these patients. Regarding the location, ocular herpes has a worse prognosis for the rest, about the possibility of evolving ceguera.Es important to note that herpes zoster is an infectious disease during their lifetime should avoid contact with non-have been in contact with the virus before, especially if they are immunosuppressed or pregnant women.