Shingles are caused by the varicella zoster virus. Also known as herpes zoster, these viruses does not cause cold sores, genital herpes or STD. It is the same virus that causes chicken pox. You can get it when you are exposed to the chicken pox virus or it’s really rare after you get the vaccination of the chicken pox.…
I decided to cover the leadership failures and damages caused to VA by leader Eric Shinseki. Eric Shinseki was the one Obama put in charge of the VA resources and problems /scandals as some would say. However, he was supposed to mandate reform and reinstate the VA’s missions. He failed to make these improvements. The saddest part is with his failure he did not have to show accountability, for his lack of leadership and support that resulted in failure.…
In general, the staff at Anixter truly want the best for their clients. Many of them have difficulty adapting to new societal demands such as integrated work. Most of the staff expressing hesitation are those who have been working there for more than twenty years and are sort of set in their ways. These values do not align with mine because I believe that the people I have met in programs have the skills to successfully obtain employment and live in the community. Luckily, the administrative team is working to train all employees about new best practices concerning the community they serve.…
Shingles (herpes zoster) is triggered by the Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV), also called Human Herpesvirus 3 (HHV3), which is also causes chickenpox (varicella) ("Re: Who Discovered the Shingles?"). Over one hundred years, there have been incidents of shingles for different people. The earliest cases of shingles are over two hundred and fifty years old. The rash itself was sometimes confused with smallpox/chickenpox, so it’s a…
Shingles 1 JoAnne O’Brien-Wallace Shingles Everest University Mod G: Nervous System, Law and Ethics, Psychology, and Therapeutic Procedures Mr. Todd 3/14/2017 Shingles 2 Shingles is an acute infection which is caused by the reactivation of the latent varicella zoster virus, which mainly affects adults. The cause of the reactivation is unknown, but it is linked to stress, aging, and or immune impairment. Shingles are characterized by the development of painful vesicular skin eruptions that follow the underlying route of the cranial and or the spinal nerves which are inflamed by the virus. Through prompt treatment of antivirals can speed up the healing process and reduce the risk of potherpetic neuralgia. Shingles are caused by the varicella-zoster…
Herpes Zoster also known as shingles affects many Americans over the age of 60 years old. Shingles is a painful skin rash that blisters over, causing overwhelming pain and irritation. If you have ever had the chicken pox there is still a decent percentage the disease is within you. The Herpes Zoster Virus lays dormant, and profound within the dorsal nerve root ganglia which is located just outside of the spinal cord. Often times the disease may become active due to stress, or even suppressed immune system which is commonly the primary factor in triggering the disease.…
It is usually caused by a dormant chickenpox virus, usually after you have had chickenpox before. In age groups under 60, Shingles affects 4 of every 1,000 U.S. citizens,…
The other ninety to ninety-five percent are sporadic, occurring for no apparent reason to no apparent ethnic or racial demographic. Age does seem to be a factor, with most cases happening to people 60-69 years old. Younger and older people can and do develop it, though. People with the sporadic type do not pass it on to their children. There have been clusters of cases in certain demographics.…
Children and Teens While not typical, shingles can occur at any age, however, only about 5 percent of cases occur in children below 15. If an individual had chickenpox at some point in their life, there is a 10 to 15 percent chance of developing shingles. Children who developed chickenpox before the age of 12 months old are believed to be at a greater risk of developing shingles, or if during the third trimester of pregnancy the mother contracted chickenpox. Furthermore, researcher see shingles now appearing in individuals in their late teens.…
This vaccine helps reduce the risk and development of shingles by 51% and PHN by 67%. It is given in one dose as a shot, and can be given in a doctor’s office or pharmacy. “CDC recommends shingles vaccine for people age 60 years and older. Even people who have had shingles can receive the vaccine to help prevent future occurrences of the disease.” (CDC,…
Furthermore, shingles can cause inflammation of the eye if it affects the nerve near the eye. This can affect one’s vision. On rare occasions, the virus can infect the brain (encephalitis) or other parts of the body. This complication is very rare though. Pneumonia is also another complication.…
This virus used to be contagious, differing, and it is often deadly. “The systems that people may experience with small pox, the pain area: is in the back or muscle, skin: rashes, small bumps, blister, scabs, and scars. The whole body you get fever, malaise, and chills, also common headache and vomiting” If smallpox came up with a vaccine it can prevent people from getting this deadly disease but the vaccine’s side effect risk is too high to justify routine vaccination for the people at low risk of exposure to the…
CNN Medical Correspondent. 19 June 2008. http://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/family/06/19/ep.vaccines/index.html?iref=nextin. 1 February…
As part of my assignment I have compared the topic of influenza vaccination with two different websites. The first website is U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (https://www.va.gov/VETDATA/docs/SurveysAndStudies/VETPOP.pdf) and the second Centers for Disease control and prevention (https://www.cdc.gov/flu/index.htm ) to identify how each website shows their information, what audience they attract and to see the difference in style and context. The publichealth.va.gov present information targeted towards VA patients. While the CDC is aimed toward healthcare professionals.…
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