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http://www.nucleushealth.com/ - This 3D medical animation describes shingles as a skin condition caused by the chicken pox virus. The animation shows how the virus reactivates in the nerves and travels to the skin, causing a painful rash. The progression of the rash from red bumps to blisters to scabs is portrayed.

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About 1 out of every 3 people in the United States will develop shingles, also known as herpes zoster, in their lifetime. An estimated 1 million people get shingles each year in this country. If you've ever had chickenpox, you can get shingles. Even children can get shingles. Your risk of shingles increases as you get older.

Shingles is caused by varicella zoster virus (VZV), the same virus that causes chickenpox. After a person recovers from chickenpox, the virus stays dormant (inactive) in the body. This virus can reactivate years later, causing shingles.

Pain, itching, or tingling of the skin followed by a

Painful rash of blister-like sores, usually on one side of the body, often on the face or torso

Fever

Headache

Chills

Upset stomach

Zostavax is no longer available for use in the United States, as of November 18, 2020.

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Almost 1 out of every 3 people in the U.S. will develop shingles, or zoster or herpes zoster, in their lifetime.

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Getting vaccinated is the only way to prevent shingles

Zostavax was put into use in 2006 and is still used today

Shingrex was put into use in 2017 and is the recommended vaccine (CDC)

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Acute zoster keratitis is an ocular complication of shingles. It can lead to permanent vision loss. It is important that we do research to address complications like this because the incidence rate of shingles has risen over the past couple decades.
Li, J. (2018, July). Herpes zoster ophthalmicus: Acute keratitis : Current Opinion in Ophthalmology. Retrieved April 29, 2019,

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Purpose of reviewHerpes zoster is a common condition, and involvement of the trigeminal nerve results in herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO). Acute keratitis is one of the most common of these ocular complications associated with HZO. The findings associated with and the management of acute zoster kera

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Antiviral medications such as acyclovir, valacyclovir, and famciclovir

Analgesics can be used to treat the pain

Calamine lotion and wet compresses can help with the itching (CDC)

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Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a viral infection which is characterized by a painful, blistering rash. Anyone who has had chicken pox at some point in their life is prone to getting shingles. (CDC)

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Pain, itching, or tingling of the skin followed by a painful rash of blister-like sores, usually on one side of the body, often on the face or torso

Fever

Headache (CDC)

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It is caused by the varicella zoster virus (VZV). This is the same virus which causes chickenpox.  (CDC)