the efficacy of intradermal injection of botulinum toxin in patients with post-herpetic neuralgia
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The Efficacy of Intradermal Injection of Botulinum Toxin in Patients with Post-Herpetic Neuralgia
BACKGROUND Several treatments have been suggested in shingles viral infection caused by Varicella zoster virus that may lead to complications such as PHN (Post-herpetic neuralgia). Intradermal injection of botulinum toxin was shown with few side effects. This study evaluates the efficacy of intradermal injection of botulinum toxin in patients suffering from PHN. METHODS Fifteen patients suffe...
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iranian red crescent medical journalجلد ۱۳، شماره ۵، صفحات ۳۲۳-۳۲۷
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