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Question… How long should an adult with Shingles stay away from children that have not had Chicken-pox? I’ve heard that an adult with Shingles can give chicken-pox to a child, how long after the shingles have cleared is it safe to have a 10 month old baby around them (close contact) ? Answers… Answer by [...]
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Continue ReadingHerpes Zoster Shingles – Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Herpes zoster is commonly known as shingles. It is also known simply as zoster or zona. Shingles or herpes zoster is a nerve infection that results from the reactivation of the virus that causes chickenpox. The chickenpox virus (varicella zoster) continues to reside in a dormant state [...]
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Continue ReadingTreatment Of Shingles – All You Need To Know There are various medications used in the treatment of shingles. Shingles or herpes zoster is caused by the recurrence of the virus that causes chicken pox. This virus is known as the varicella virus. It lays dormant after a person has contracted chicken pox. It becomes [...]
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Continue ReadingChickenpox Vaccine for Children With Kidney Problems It is well known that chickenpox is a condition that usually affects children. It is caused by the varicella-zoster virus and might lead to severe complications if it is developed in adults. This problem is easily transmitted through air and through direct contact with the infected person. [...]
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Continue ReadingQuestion… Is Shingles vaccine safe if you haven’t had chickenpox? I don’t know if I had chickenpox. I remember measles, but no one is around now to tell me if I ever had chickenpox. Was raised in an orphanage so it is likely I did, but the medical records were lost in fire. Should I [...]
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Continue ReadingHerpes Zoster Herpes is a rather common viral infection that affects a lot of people. Basically there are two types: Herpes-Zoster and Herpes-Simplex. Herpes Zoster is caused by Varicella Zoster virus. This is the same virus that causes chicken pox. Many doctors believe that if a person ends up getting chicken pox, the virus never [...]
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Continue ReadingAlternative Medicine Remedies – Heartburn And Gerd – Ascetis And Acid Reflux Alternative Medicine Remedies Heartburn medications are readily available for the most common causes of heartburn like over eating and too much acid in the diet Many people are ever grateful for the comfort that antacids provide and are satisfied that everything is under [...]
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Continue ReadingHerpes Simplex Virus- Fact not Fiction! Herpes simplex is part of a group of other herpes viruses called Herpesviridae, that include human herpes virus 8 (the cause of Kaposi’s sarcoma), herpes zoster (the virus responsible for shingles and chicken pox) and cytomegalovirus (CMV). There are two strains of the virus: type 1 (HSV1), usually [...]
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Continue ReadingQuestion… What kind of symptoms other than pain and rash does shingles cause ? Does it make you sick in the stomach, dizzy, headaches, sleepy etc … Answers… Answer by crowfeathersThe signs and symptoms of shingles may include: Pain, burning, tingling, numbness or extreme sensitivity in a certain part of your body A red rash [...]
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Continue ReadingBuilding Integrated Photovoltaics (bipv): Solar That Looks Like Conventional Glass and Roofing A promising renewable energy technology that breaks down pre-existing concerns and hesitation about solar energy is called Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV). These systems actually build solar cells into the construction of a building. They look as natural as what would have been a [...]
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Continue ReadingQuestion… I need help with Chicken Pox treatment? I know that aspirin should not be used to treat chicken pox because it has been associated with Reye’s syndrome, but does that apply to tylenol, advil, etc.? Answers… Answer by Jay MNo. Reye’s is specifically associated with salicylates. Why don’t you tell us what you think [...]
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Continue ReadingAlternative Medicine Uses of Capsicum Or Cayenne Pepper As An Herbal Remedy Alternative Medicine practitioners are realizing that healing herbs should be part of their arsenal against disease. The newest touted natural herb is Capsicum, found in cayenne pepper. It has many benefits whether taken internally or externally. When taken internally, capsicum is an antibacterial [...]
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Continue ReadingScabies Treatment Options Although scabies is an extremely unpleasant medical condition, there are a wide variety of treatment options. There are two main goals to all of the available scabies treatments. The first goal is easing the symptoms of scabies. The most common symptom of scabies is a consistent itching sensation. This nonstop itching is [...]
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