Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is caused by the varicella zoster virus, which is also responsible for chickenpox. It occurs because of a reactivation of the chickenpox virus, which remains in the nerve cells of the body after an attack of chickenpox. People who contract chickenpox are at risk of developing shingles later in life, since the virus lies dormant in the body. Fortunately, it is rare to have more than one attack of shingles.
Management of Herpes Zoster or Shingles
Dr Velibor Todorovic Source: Courtesy of Dr Todorovic.
About the causes, symptoms and treatment aspects of the shingles, Aleksandar Zivkovic spoke with Dr Velibor Todorovic.
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