| Zoster may be associated with serious complications such as PHN, scarring, bacterial superinfection, motor neuron palsies, pneumonia, encephalitis, Ramsay Hunt syndrome, visual impairment, hearing loss, and death. |
| The first step in management of a possible drug fever is to ensure that there is no superinfection or worsening of tuberculosis. |
| While generally safe, prophylactic antibiotics are associated with allergic reactions, side effects, and the potential for bacterial resistance and superinfection. |
| If superinfection occurs, appropriate measures should be taken. |
| Common side effects include gastrointestinal distress, diarrhea, rashes and Candida superinfection. |
| These tube and peritoneal lesions encourage superinfection to an acute form. |
