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How could you explain what a varicella zoster (shingles) is to a parent or a patient?
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Virus: Shingles is a herpes zoster virus that can occur in anyone who has had chicken pox (herpes simplex) There are currently injections which aid in the prevention of shingles.
Answered 7/7/2014
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When weak: When you are weak, the virus grows stronger. And comes out through your nerves, and that is why it hurts. Until there is a crust, you can infect others.
Answered 1/3/2014
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