Reactivation of Herpes Zoster Nursing Mnemonic (FICA)
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FICA
- F-Fetal exposure
- I-Immunosuppression
- C-Chickenpox as a child
- A-Aging
Description
These are common risk factors for reactivation of the varicella zoster virus into herpes zoster (shingles)
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