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(Medical-NewsWire.com, October 16, 2012 ) Rio Rancho, New Mexico -- The herpes zoster virus, the one that causes the skin condition called shingles, is rapidly spreading among the elderly. Even with vaccines available, this condition is still affecting at least 1 in 5 Americans and twice as many Australians. As people get older, statistics are even more worrying: at least 1 in 3 people who live to be 80 years old will suffer from the blistering skin rash commonly associated with great discomfort and pain.
One of the most recent articles on Is-Shingles-Contagious.net, a reference site providing all the facts about this medical condition, addresses one of the most common problem related to shingles: is shingles contagious and how can healthy people avoid getting infected? “Shingles can be highly contagious, if an individual comes in contact with a person who has open blisters and sores”, writes the author. However, shingles cannot be transmitted through sneezing or other form of indirect contact.
Shingles is a skin affection caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox in children but, differently from other cold viruses, the herpes zoster virus remains dormant in the human body for many years, specifically in the sensory ganglion area, and getting reactivated under certain conditions. Early signs of shingles include burning pain and skin rash, with both shingles symptoms developing within 2-3 days and spreading to the whole body.
According to Is-Shingles-Contagious.net, the pain is usually felt on one side of the body as the virus becomes active, but it will rapidly spread to the other as the virus finds more nerves to trigger pain in the brain. “We are trying to raise awareness of this skin condition, helping people understand their problem and encouraging them to get proper healthcare in order to minimize damage. Getting proper shingles treatment is crucial in stopping the advancement of the virus and putting an end to the excruciating pain most sufferers are confronted with”.
Shingles is contagious and can be easily transmitted through direct contact with individuals having sores and blisters on their body. To learn more about this common skin condition, please visit http://www.is-shingles-contagious.net/.
About Is-Shingles-Contagious.net
Is-Shingles-Contagious.net is a reference site addressing the most important questions related to shingles and herpes. The articles on the website provide an accurate and in-depth description of shingles symptoms, treatment and prevention, answering pressing questions such as “Is shingles contagious?” and others.
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