Smallpox threatens you with herpes in old age

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Friday, March 22, 2019

Masrawy: –

The German Association of Neurologists has stated that the incidence of chickenpox "varicella-zoster" at a young age increases the risk of herpes zoster in old age.

The cause of this, the virus causing the disease, the varicella-zoster virus, "after the smallpox virus for the first time, the virus resides in the nervous nodes for several years, before it dies. be reactivated, according to the website "24 UAE" He said.

The cause of the virus is often unknown, but it is usually due to aging, mainly in people over 50, as well as other causes such as poor immunity and extreme psychological stress.

The symptoms of herpes zoster are a blistering rash that extends along the affected nerve, especially in the trunk, chest, face, and neck. This is what is called an "inflamed belt". With the rest of the body.

Other symptoms include itching, fever, burning pain and swelling of the lymph nodes adjacent to the affected area.

The sooner the firefighter dies, the more likely he will be treated with antivirals.

Delayed treatment can lead to serious complications such as "severe neuropathic pain after the end of the disease", severe pain in the affected area for at least 4 months since the onset of the rash.

Meningitis, dysfunction and balance until blindness are other complications.

In order to avoid any infection, avoid touching the victim's skin or personal tools, in addition to receiving the vaccine.

It is best to prevent smallpox vaccine from childhood.