The purpose of screening is early diagnosis and treatment. Screening tests are usually administered to people without current symptoms, but who may be at high risk for certain diseases or conditions.
At this time, there are no screening tests or screening guidelines for the early detection of shingles.
The American Academy of Dermatology
website. Available at:
http://www.aad.org/default.htm. Accessed February 21, 2006.
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National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
website. Available at:
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/. Accessed February 21, 2006.
Last reviewed September 2012 by Peter Lucas, MD
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