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SHINGLES
By: Sierra Jarmon
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THE CAUSE
Varicella-zoster virus
Same virus that causes chickenpox
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TRANSMISSION
Direct contact with open sores of shingles rash
Can pass to someone who has never had the chickenpox
Dangerous for newborns, pregnant women, and people with weak immune sysytems
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HIGH INCIDENCE GROUPS
Anyone who had chickenpox
People over the age of 50
Those with weakened immune systems
HIV/AIDS, Cancer, Steroids, etc.
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INCUBATION PERIOD
Hidden in nervous system for years after recovering from the chickenpox
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SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
Abdominal pain Chills Ptosis Headache Lymph nodes Genital lesions Joint pain
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DIAGNOSIS
Skin sample
Infected with varicella-zoster virus
Blood test
Increase in white blood cells
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ACUTE OR CHRONIC
Shingles are acute
A complication Post-herpetic neuralgia is chronic
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IMMUNITY?
Does not provide immunity
Shingles can recur again
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BODY PARTS AFFECTED
The skin
Band of blisters
One side of chest from the spine to the breast bone
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PREVENTION
Avoid contact with open sores of the shingles rash
Get Herpes zoster vaccine especially if over the age of 60
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COURSE OF TREATMENT
Antiviral medication to reduce pain and complications Should be started
within 24 hours of first symptom
Anti-inflammatory drugs may reduce swelling
Soothing baths and lotions relieve itching and discomfort
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LASTLY…
The shingles is not usually terminal
People in the high incidence groups could possibly die if exposed and proper treatment is not received