23rd January 2024

A 45 year old woman presents with an itchy rash in a band-like distribution on the left side of her chest

A 45 year old woman presents with an itchy rash in a band-like distribution on the left side of her chest. She does not remember if she has had chickenpox. She works in a nursery. She has asthma and has had a kidney transplant for polycystic kidney disease. She has a salbutamol inhaler and takes ciclosporin.

Which of the factors below puts her at most risk of shingles?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.