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Is shingles a virus caused by skin disease?
Shingles are caused by the varicella virus, the same virus that causes chicken pox. Those who have had chicken pox when younger carry the dormant virus for the rest of their lives. Should the virus "reactivate" in an adult, the result is shingles.
Shingles should you refrain from going to work?
Yes, it is recommended to refrain from going to work if you have shingles, especially if the rash is exposed or oozing; this is to prevent spread of the virus to co-workers who may not have had chickenpox or been vaccinated against it. It's also important to get rest and allow your body to recover from the infection.
What is a viral disease that can occur in childhood and then reappear in adulthood in a more serious form?
Chickenpox is a viral disease that can occur in childhood as a mild illness but can reappear in adulthood as shingles, a more serious form. Shingles can cause severe pain and complications such as nerve damage.
Which of these is a viral disease that can later mutate to cause shingles?
Varicella zoster virus (VZV) is the virus responsible for causing chickenpox initially. After a person recovers from chickenpox, the virus remains dormant in the body and can later reactivate to cause shingles.
Can you sleep in the same bed with someone who has shingles?
Sure, you can sleep in the same bed as someone with shingles, as it is not a highly contagious disease. However, it's best to avoid direct contact with the rash to lower the risk of spreading the virus. So, cuddle up at your own risk, but maybe keep your distance from their rash.
Is shingles an auto-immune disease?
Shingles is not an auto-immune disease.
How do you spell shingles?
Both the viral disease and the building material are spelled "shingles."
Where around the world is shingles found?
There is no out break for shingles as such. The disease is common through out the world.
Is shingles related to botox?
Shingles is a painful disease caused by the chicken pox virus. Shingles has nothing to do with Botox.
What is shingles disease in French?
Zona
How is the shingles disease acquired?
Shingles comes from having chickenpox in the past. It stays in your body and as you age it comes out as shingles. There is a shot for it.
What is the word for shingles in spanish?
For the shingles on a roof, "las tejas" For the disease, "herpes zóster"
Are there times when the shingles rash looks more like bug bites than blisters?
Yes, shingles rash can look like bug bites as well as blisters. There is no one way that shingles looks.
Can cats catch shingles from humans?
Shingles is a human disease that is caused by chicken pox that remains dormant until something like stress brings it out. It is unlikely that a human can pass it to a pet.
Do you capitalize the disease shingles?
No, "shingles" is not capitalized unless it is at the beginning of a sentence. It is considered a common noun.
Is Shingles a disease?
Technically yes, but only through direct contact with the wounds, blisters or rashes of the person having the shingles disease. A healthy person cannot get shingles if informal contact is made with someone suffering from shingles. This infection can't be transmitted if a person suffering from shingles sneezes or coughs. Shingles can't pass through the air.
Copper roofing doesnt have to be a luxery anymore.Copper shingles start at $4 a shingle.?
Copper shingles can be found in Home Depot or any other home improvement store. You can look and feel what the shingles will look like and if you want to put them on your house.
