Abstract: Objective To explore the therapy for herpes zoster (HZ) after renal transplantation. Methods 12 renal transplantation recipients with herpes zoster were treated with acyclovir, ultraviolet rays and nerve block. The pain was assessed with visual analogue scale (VAS). Results The scores of VAS decreased from 9.3 to 2.1 after treatment (P<0.01). The total effective rate was 100%. Conclusion Acyclovir combined with ultraviolet rays and nerve block is a more safe and effective therapy for the herpes zoster in renal transplantation recipients.

Key words: renal transplantation, herpes zoster, ultraviolet rays, nerve block, acyclovir