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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; L. Katie Morrison, MD; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]
Overview
Shingles can only arise in individuals who have been previously exposed to chicken pox (varicella zoster). After a person recovers from chickenpox, the virus stays in the body in a dormant (inactive) state. Herpes zoster is not caused by the same virus that causes genital herpes, a sexually transmitted disease.The disease arises from various events which depress the immune system, such as aging, severe emotional stress, severe illness, immunosuppression or long-term use of corticosteroids.[1][2] The cellular and immunological events that lead to reactivation are poorly understood.[3] There have been recorded cases of outbreaks occurring due to unmanaged stress or other stresses to the skin such as pinching, biting or scratching of more sensitive areas, such as nipples, ears, and underarms.
References
- ↑ Mounsey AL, Matthew LG, & Slawson DC (2005). "Herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia: prevention and management". American Family Physician. 72 (6): 1075–1080. PMID 16190505. Retrieved 2007-06-15.
- ↑ {[cite journal|title=What does epidemiology tell us about risk factors for herpes zoster?|author=Thomas SL, Hall AJ|journal= Lancet Infect Dis.|date=2004|volume=4|issue=1|pages=26-33|pmid= 14720565}}
- ↑ Donahue JG, Choo PW, Manson JE, Platt R (1995). "The incidence of herpes zoster". Arch. Intern. Med 155 (15): 1605–9. PMID 7618983