Joely Cherry by https://padlet.com/jkcherry02_/izpslspvpb2u7nn4 varicella-zoster en-us 2023-11-21 15:22:54 UTC 2023-11-25 21:10:22 UTC hello@padlet.com jkcherry02_ https://padlet.com/jkcherry02_/izpslspvpb2u7nn4/wish/2802586792 Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is a highly contagious DNA virus belonging to the herpesvirus group.


]]> 2023-11-25 20:35:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jkcherry02_/izpslspvpb2u7nn4/wish/2802586792 jkcherry02_ https://padlet.com/jkcherry02_/izpslspvpb2u7nn4/wish/2802587535 In the primary infection, VZV causes chickenpox (varicella). After the primary infection, it remains latent in the body. Reactivation of the infection causes shingles (herpes zoster).

]]> 2023-11-25 20:39:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jkcherry02_/izpslspvpb2u7nn4/wish/2802587535 jkcherry02_ https://padlet.com/jkcherry02_/izpslspvpb2u7nn4/wish/2802589123 The best way to prevent both is to get vaccinated.

]]> 2023-11-25 20:45:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jkcherry02_/izpslspvpb2u7nn4/wish/2802589123 jkcherry02_ https://padlet.com/jkcherry02_/izpslspvpb2u7nn4/wish/2802589850 2023-11-25 20:48:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jkcherry02_/izpslspvpb2u7nn4/wish/2802589850 jkcherry02_ https://padlet.com/jkcherry02_/izpslspvpb2u7nn4/wish/2802590085 2023-11-25 20:49:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jkcherry02_/izpslspvpb2u7nn4/wish/2802590085 jkcherry02_ https://padlet.com/jkcherry02_/izpslspvpb2u7nn4/wish/2802593117 It can be acquired through direct touching of blisters, saliva or mucus of an infected person and can also be transmitted through coughing and sneezing. 

]]> 2023-11-25 21:01:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jkcherry02_/izpslspvpb2u7nn4/wish/2802593117 jkcherry02_ https://padlet.com/jkcherry02_/izpslspvpb2u7nn4/wish/2802593394 Individuals that are immunocompromised, unvaccinated children, and the elderly are at a higher risk.

]]> 2023-11-25 21:02:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jkcherry02_/izpslspvpb2u7nn4/wish/2802593394 jkcherry02_ https://padlet.com/jkcherry02_/izpslspvpb2u7nn4/wish/2802593693  Chickenpox can start with symptoms of fever, headache, sore throat, and stomachache and eventually the classic rash will develop.

]]> 2023-11-25 21:03:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jkcherry02_/izpslspvpb2u7nn4/wish/2802593693 jkcherry02_ https://padlet.com/jkcherry02_/izpslspvpb2u7nn4/wish/2802594079 Shingles can have symptoms of a painful rash or blisters that can appear anywhere on the body, along with shooting pain, tingling, and itching. 


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In cases of shingles, treatment includes antiviral and pain relief medications.

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