{"product_id":"2940154518724","title":"Herpes Zoster, (Shingles) A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions","description":"\u003cp\u003eHerpes zoster or Shingles is a disorder where a crop of blisters produced by the varicella zoster virus form a band across one side of the chest, abdomen or face.\u003cbr\u003eThe same virus that causes chicken pox causes shingles.\u003cbr\u003eBasically it is an extreme form of chickenpox disease.\u003cbr\u003eThe name of virus that causes Shingles is Herpes Zoster Virus.\u003cbr\u003eThe chickenpox virus stays in a dormant state in certain nerve cells of the body from months to many years, and then reactivates producing herpes zoster.\u003cbr\u003eThis infection is because of a temporary reduction in the body's resistance permitting the virus to start multiplying and to travel along nerve fibers towards the skin.\u003cbr\u003eHerpes zoster can occur to anyone who has had chickenpox.\u003cbr\u003eIf a person has had chickenpox, he or she could get Herpes zoster at any time.\u003cbr\u003eThere is no way to find out if or when the person will get it or how severe the case could be.\u003cbr\u003eHerpes zoster is very dangerous for the health of newborn in case of pregnancy.\u003cbr\u003eThe rash is not the first definite sign of Herpes zoster.\u003cbr\u003eThe person may sense an itching, tingling, burning, or pain in a specific area on one side of the body or face.\u003cbr\u003eThe first symptom is a burning pain or tingling and excess sensitivity in one area of the skin.\u003cbr\u003eThis may exist for one to three days before a red rash occurs.\u003cbr\u003eHerpes zoster may or may not have blisters formation.\u003cbr\u003eThe blisters in case of Herpes zoster increase in a regular pattern.\u003cbr\u003eThe group of blisters then forms on a red base which looks like chicken pox lesions.\u003cbr\u003eThe blisters normally last for two to three weeks, during which time they collect pus and then crust over and begin to go away.\u003cbr\u003eHerpes zoster can be a painful, blister forming rash.\u003cbr\u003eThe Herpes zoster rash normally affects only one of the nerves of the body.\u003cbr\u003eThe painful rash most often extends along one side of the body in a band.\u003cbr\u003eThis band is called a dermatome which is the area supplied by one of the nerves from the spinal cord connects with the skin.\u003cbr\u003eThe rash can last up to 30 days.\u003cbr\u003eFor those people who feel the initial tingle, burning, itch or pain, the rash normally occurs on the skin in the same area.\u003cbr\u003eSome people may have complications that persist after the rash has healed, like permanent scarring or changes to the color of the skin, or nerve pain that may last for months or even years.\u003cbr\u003eIn very rare cases, loss of hearing or vision impairment can happen when Herpes zoster affects the ear or eye respectively.\u003cbr\u003eThe Herpes zoster rash can cause severe, stabbing pain.\u003cbr\u003eSome people may form long-term nerve pain, meaning that pain can last for months or even years after the rashes have recovered.\u003cbr\u003eThis is called post-herpetic neuralgia, or PHN.\u003cbr\u003eThe diagnostic findings are particularly, the typical site and appearance of the skin eruption in link with localized pain.\u003cbr\u003eLaboratory Studies\u003cbr\u003ePolymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing of vesicular fluid, a corneal lesion, or blood\u003cbr\u003eTzanck smear of vesicular fluid (lower sensitivity and specificity than PCR)\u003cbr\u003eDetection of VZV DNA in plasma can confirm the early recognition of VZV infection in immunocompromised hosts.\u003cbr\u003eTreatment:\u003cbr\u003eThe most frequent treatments for herpes zoster are:\u003cbr\u003e1. Antiviral medicines, such as acyclovir, famciclovir, or valacyclovir, to reduce the pain and the duration of herpes zoster.\u003cbr\u003e2. Over-the-counter pain medicines, such as acetaminophen, aspirin, or ibuprofen, to help reduce pain during an attack of herpes zoster.\u003cbr\u003e3. Topical antibiotics applied directly to the skin to stop infection of the blisters.\u003cbr\u003e4. For severe cases of herpes zoster, some doctors may have their patients use oral corticosteroids.\u003cbr\u003e5. Antidepressant in case of depression and pain\u003cbr\u003eThe pain can be also relieved with cold and rest\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1 Herpes Zoster\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2 Causes\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3 Symptoms\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4 Diagnosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5 Treatment\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6 Prognosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7 Neuropathic Pain\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8 Trigeminal neuralgia\u003cbr\u003eEpilogue\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47181786382576,"sku":"2940154518724","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940154518724_p0.jpg?v=1764114696","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940154518724","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}