Herpes zoster

Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) is a member of the Herpesviridae family, that causes two different infections: varicella and herpes zoster. This paper will include information on the history of Varicella Zoster Virus and how to treat it. Most people know varicella as chickenpox, which is a modified version of the previous term: chicken peas. It was previously called chicken peas because the red rash that appear resembles the vesicles of chickpeas (garbanzo beans) or chicken pecks. Red, itchy spots begin to appear over the face, ears, scalp, abdomen, chest, back, arms, legs, basically anywhere on the body. The spots eventually develop into vesicles, also known as blisters, that are filled with clear fluid. The vesicles gradually dry out and scabs begin to form. These scabs will eventually fall out without leaving any scar. Herpes zoster, on the other hand, is an infection that…

Ruth, This was a comprehensive and informative review of Herpes Zoster treatment. This can be a confusing and uncomfortable diagnosis for patients. The impact of herpes zoster on quality of life is undeniable and initiating treatment in addition to vaccination for this virus has a great impact on the patients’ daily life. One article reviewed how soon patients presented after symptoms and found some variation. The findings were variable with one third of the patients presenting within three…

Mononucleosis Overview: The mononucleosis or glandular fever is an infectious disease caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). It is characterized by sore throat, swollen glands and fatigue, which can last for weeks. It affects more adolescents and young adults and produces lifelong immunity against the virus. The integrated medicine addresses this disease with measures to combat the symptoms, with a nutritious diet to support the immune system, with massage and homeopathic remedies. Causes:…

Shingles (Herpes Zoster) is identified as painful skin rash that usually appears in a band, a strip, or a small area on one side of the face or body. Although shingles can technically occur anywhere on the body, it will most often appear as a single band of blisters that wraps around on one side of the torso. Shingles is most prevalent in older individuals and those who have weak immune systems often due to stress, injury, and other medicines. According to the Center for Disease Control and…

Shingles is an acute inflammatory condition of the dorsal root ganglia, which causes the nerve cells on a spinal nerve to become inflamed (Nazarko, 2013). People develop chickenpox when they first exposure to herpes virus in childhood. When they recover from chickenpox, the virus remains in the spinal nerves in a dormant form. People with healthy immune systems keep the virus dormant with no symptoms of shingles. When people are in immune depressive status or when people are aging, they have…

Maintaining a healthy life with enough nutrition, exercise and rest is the key to staying healthy in all ages. Yet, it is undeniable that the older you are, the easier for your body to get sick no matter how well you take care of yourself. Yes, it is about your immune system. When you are in 20s or 30s, you are not that vulnerable to diseases because your immunity is still in its primary condition. Even if you are exposed to viruses, it is easy for you to recover and activate your immune system…

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Chickenpox is a viral infection disease causing a mild fever and inflamed blisters. It is a member of herpes virus family, what causes chickenpox which is highly contagious. It affects mostly young children. A person who have not previously had chickenpox and come into contact with a person with it will become infected. Chickenpox can be spread easily, droplets of this are expelled from the nose and mouth of the infected person through cough and sneezes are inhaled by those around them. The…

Chickenpox is a contagious infection that is caused by the varicella-zoster virus. Everybody can be infected by the varicella-zoster virus but it effects younger children’s more. Chickenpox can last up to 15 days Symptoms: A itchy rash that causes blisters with fluid, and once the blister erupts it causes to develop a crust. Also fever, feeling tired, headache, and anorexia is common. Treatment: The body has to fight the virus on its own. For the symptoms special creams to prevent from itching,…

Chickenpox is an illness caused by the Varicella zoster virus. Chickenpox is now less common owing to widespread vaccination, but it was once and almost universal childhood experience. First symptom of chickenpox in early childhood is usually an itchy rash that appear on the head and spread throughout your body. The rash becomes raised, and blister is form. Blister can be formed on mucous membrane such as inside the mouth, nose, throat, and vagina. The blisters crust over and will disappear…