shingles virus (herpes zoster)
by jennifer tarver
scinentific name
herpes zoster
how the shingles virus spreads
you can get the shingles virus if u have never had chicken pox or been tested for it.
symptoms & symptoms thats can follow
- headache
- fever
- malaise
- burning pain
- itching
- hyperesthesia
- paresthesia
origin
the origin is unknown, but it was discovered in the 18th century.
likely victims- age/ethnicity
the most likely victims to get the shingles virus range from 50 years old and older.
treatment / prevention
to prevent from getting the shingles virus, you will need to get the vaccine for VZV, marketed as Zostavax.