Herpes viruses have two main characteristics: they stay with you for life, and they cause spreading skin eruptions. The virus that causes chickenpox and shingles fits that description perfectly.

Yes. Transmission may occur from person to person from infected rspiratory tract secretions. Transmission may also occur by respiratory contact with airborne droplets or by direct contact or inhalation of aerosols from vesicular fluid of skin lesions of acute Chickenpox (Varicella) or Shingles (Herpes Zoster).

Because the virus that causes herpes zoster is the chicken pox virus, persons with active herpes zoster are at risk for transmitting chicken pox. Like chicken pox, the person is considered infectious until the rash has crusted over. Persons who have not had chicken pox are at risk for getting it if they come in contact with the fluid oozed from the vesicles. Those with chicken pox transmit the virus most effectively by respiratory means (sneezing, runny nose, saliva, etc.

virus. However, scientists do know that it more commonly occurs in people over age 50, and in those who have a weakened immune system brought on by an illness such as cancer and certain medical treatments such as chemotherapy.

A.    Yes. Since chickenpox and shingles are caused by the same virus (varicella zoster), the shingles vaccine is the chickenpox vaccine

Shingles, also called herpes zoster or zoster, is a painful skin rash caused by the varicella zoster virus (VZV). VZV is the same virus that causes chickenpox. After a person recovers from chickenpox, the virus stays in the body. Usually the virus does not cause any problems; however, the virus can reappear years later, causing shingles. Herpes zoster is not caused by the same virus that causes genital herpes, a sexually transmitted disease.

Wrong. Human papillomavirus (HPV) usually goes away after several months; although the virus may persist, it generally does so in amounts that cannot be transmitted to sex partners. Herpes is different; the virus persists for life and is transmissible to partners (on and off) for many years. Whether infectivity lasts for a whole lifetime, however, isn't known.

The herpes virus reactivates and travels from the spinal ganglia, where it was dormant, to the genital or anal mucosa via the sensory nerves. The virus multiplies in the mucous membranes, not in the urine or semen. Therefore, in order for the virus to be transmitted, direct contact must occur between two mucous membranes.

Available data suggest that the risk of vaccine virus transmission from healthy vaccinated persons is very low and occurs only if the vaccinated person has a rash. With the currently licensed single-antigen varicella vaccine, there have been 5 documented cases of transmission resulting in 6 secondary infections. Four of the cases of transmission occurred from healthy vaccinated children and the fifth occurred from an immunocompetent adolescent.

Feline herpes virus is an upper respiratory virus of cats. It is also known as rhinotracheitis virus. It is very common among cats, especially in environments where there are multiple cats or new cats are constantly interacting. The virus is spread through the air and replicates in the upper respiratory tract (nasal area, tonsils). The conjunctiva of the eye is also affected during the primary infection. Clinical signs of infection include sneezing and ocular and nasal discharge.

Most cats are affected as kittens, contracting the infection from their mothers. Stray cats, multi-cat households, and cats from households where new cats are constantly introduced are more likely to suffer infection. Feline herpes virus is not contagious to dogs or to humans but only affects cats.

History and clinical signs can diagnose ocular diseases caused by feline herpes virus. Aside from history and clinical signs, diagnostic tests for feline herpes virus include virus isolation, immunofluorescent antibody testing, polymerase chain reaction testing, serology, and cytology. Testing can be expensive and is generally reserved for specific cases. Tests that may not specifically detect the presence of herpes may be used to detect ocular disease caused by herpes.

Treatment for feline herpes virus infections is nonspecific and generally directed at controlling secondary bacterial infection. A topical antibiotic such as tetracycline or erythromycin may be prescribed for use in the eye. Systemic antibiotics may also be prescribed. Viralys Powder contains: 250 mg. L-Lysine per 1 rounded scoop. Scoop provided in container. Approximately 310 doses per container.

When you contact herpes virus, it multiplies in your body and shows the first episode of herpes. After that the herpes virus lies dormant. Suppose you have unprotected sex with somebody who has the virus in dormant state, you may still get it. If you have sex even protected by condom, with any body having active sores of genital herpes, you may get it. Many people look totally harmless but shed the virus. a momentary lapse will land you in trouble.

Varicella can be serious especially in persons with weakened immune systems, such as pregnant women, persons with HIV infection, persons receiving cancer chemotherapy or other immunosuppressive medications for arthritis, asthma, allergies, or organ transplant. Persons with a weakened immune system should contact their doctor as soon as possible if they are exposed.

Since Varicella is highly contagious, it is best to stay home when you have Varicella. You should contact your doctor for advice regarding the antiviral medication. If you develop confusion, vomiting, persistent fever beyond 3 days, cough, chest pain, shortness of breath, or extreme skin pain you should also contact your doctor.

The scientific name for the virus that causes chickenpox and shingles is varicella-zoster virus. "Varicella" is the Latin word for "little pox." The term "zoster" comes from the Greek word for "girdle," which relates to the most common area for a shingles outbreak.

Another name for shingles is herpes zoster. Some other skin diseases may also carry the name herpes. Shingles disease however and some other skin diseases carrying the name herpes is not the same as genital herpes which is a sexually transmitted disease.

Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the herpes simplex virus. There are two primary types of genital herpes called HSV-1 and HSV-2. Although the herpes simplex virus can stay in the a personas body indefinitely, the number of outbreaks tends to decrease over a long period of time.