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Shingles, caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus (VZV), primarily affects sensory nerve cells. The virus travels along the nerves to the skin, leading to inflammation and painful rashes. It can damage the nerve cells and their surrounding tissues, resulting in symptoms such as pain, itching, and sensitivity. In some cases, shingles can also lead to complications like postherpetic neuralgia, where nerve pain persists long after the rash has healed.
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What system does shingles affect?
central nervous system
Can shingles cause arm shoulder neck chest pain?
Yes. Shingles can affect all the areas mentioned above.
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.
An acute inflammation of nerve cells caused by the herpes virus is?
menigitis
Can trauma spread shingles to other parts of the body example if you have shingles on your forehead and you got bumped on the site where the shingles occured could they spread to brain eyes or sinuses?
It's not unusual for shingles on the forehead to affect the eyes. The virus spreads through the nerves.
The outermost single layer of cells that overlap one another like shingles?
cuticle
Will shingles affect a ct scan?
Shingles, caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, typically does not affect the results of a CT scan directly. However, if shingles causes inflammation or lesions in the area being scanned, it may be visible on the CT images and could potentially impact the interpretation of the scan. It's essential to inform your healthcare provider about any shingles symptoms prior to the scan for accurate assessment.
How does thermal cracking affect the durability of shingles?
Thermal cracking can weaken shingles by causing them to become brittle and more prone to breaking or cracking. This can reduce the durability of the shingles and make them more susceptible to damage from weather and other external factors.
Do antibiotics used for shingles affect Depo-Provera?
No, but shingles are caused by a virus so you should not be using an antibiotic for this illness, unless you scratch the lesions causing a skin infection.
What symptoms does shingles present with?
Usually, the first symptom of shingles is a tingling or itching on the skin which develops into an often painful rash. Since shingles can affect any part of the body, this can occur anywhere. The person can then often develop fever, chills and headaches.
What parts of the body are most affected by chickenpox and shingles?
The skin and mucous membranes are the body parts most affected by chickenpox and shingles. Shingles also affects the nerves in the area that has the rash.
What age group does shingles usually affect?
There are exceptions, but it is considered to be 50 years old or greater.
