Herpes zoster, varicella and herpes – What is the connection?
Herpes zoster, varicella and herpes … Are together? More than you think. Herpes zoster, herpes zoster is also caused by a viral infection of the skin by the varicella-zoster. This is the same herpes virus that causes chickenpox.
After the contract chickenpox, the varicella-zoster virus remains in the body. It is believed that the result of reactivation of varicella-zoster virus shingles. But what would the virus is reactivated? The most common cause of chickenpox and herpes zoster –Reactivation is a deficiency of the immune system. People at risk for herpes zoster include:
– Elderly
– People living with HIV / AIDS
– Those with corticosteroids
– People with Hodgkin's disease
– Persons subject to certain lymphomas
– Patients with leukemia
– Patients receiving radiotherapy
– Patients receiving chemotherapy
– Anyone who has recently undergone an organ transplant
CanContract shingles, chickenpox and herpes the same way?
The short answer is yes and no …
– Chickenpox is generally a childhood disease that is highly contagious. Herpes (type 1 and 2) was acquired by informal contact and intimate.
– Herpes simplex type 1 major influence on the body above the waist. Infections that occur below the waist, are usually caused by herpes simplex type 2 (genital herpes can also be caused by HSV-1).
– Herpes zoster has been terminated. Ifcontact with someone who has herpes zoster, which contract the disease. Instead, he contracted chickenpox, if they have acquired the disease during childhood. If you have not had chickenpox before, avoid contact with people who have shingles, if lesions are detected. Lesions that are covered appear to pose little risk to the population.
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