Shingles elderly

Shingles elderly

Have you ever had chickenpox? After exposure to chickenpox, the virus that virus (varicella-zoster) is caused in the body, residing in certain nerve cells. This virus can become active again in the form of a disease called shingles which results in pain and blisters. The elderly are particularly at risk of developing shingles. It is important that older people and those involved in the care of older people know about shingles.

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The diagnosis and treatment of shingles

The diagnosis and treatment of shingles

Shingles (herpes zoster, varicella-zoster virus) is a disease caused when the varicella-zoster virus restarts. It is usually in the bodies of people who have already had chickenpox infection. The virus remains in the body under certain conditions, it is active again in the form of shingles. Shingles cause a rash or blisters on certain areas of the body.

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Treating shingles

Treating shingles

Shingles is a viral infection caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. In fact, the infection is similar to chicken pox but it only affects adults, usually older adults. Shingles symptoms include a rash that usually affects one side of the body. It may seem like a long strip of bumps and rashes or it can cover a small area. Either way, it usually affects older people, for some reason have a low immune system. Although shingles can recur, usually, people suffering from shingles once.

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