Is shingles, herpes zoster, and herpes type II, all the same thing?
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For two years I had skin outbreaks on my upper back, both upper arms and upper chest and on the left side of my face. They were insanely itchy and ranged in size from a small spot to the size of a bread and butter plate. For two yrs this was diagnosed as shingles even though all the creams medications and treatments were not working. Ive recently now been diagnosed with Lupus. This skin irritation is Discoid Lupus. There is no cure and its horrible. Sometimes i will not go outside for weeks because the outbreaks look like some dreaded catchy disease and I can imagine what people would think. There could be many things this could be. Plz go see your doctor. Don't leave it n accept one opinion. It could be something quite serious and the earlier its diagnosed the quicker you can get the relevant treatment. Good Luck. Hope its just a minor little problem.
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are they anywhere else?  If you have them every where it sould be shingles or chicken pox, if you have had a fever.  If they are only on your stomach, no fever, or sickness involved, it is probably an allergy or heat rash.  Don't scratch.
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I think you mean Epstein-Barr virus, which is a member of the herpes virus "family".  Here is a great link to the Center for Disease Control website- tells you all you need to know!\nhttp://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/ebv.htm
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Please see the webpages for more details and images on Herpes Zoster.
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shingles......thye follow the nerve
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I don't Think There is a Vaccine Against Shingles In Particular, but , I Think, There is One for the Chickenpox Virus (a Herpesvirus, VZV).
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No - There are two types of herpes simplex virus (HSV)- HSV 1 and HSV 2.  HSV 1 is the common oral type of infection causing "cold sores" that appear during periods of stress or sometimes due to exposure to sun.  While HSV-1 is usually found in the area of the mouth and HSV-2 is usually found in the genital area, there can be transfer between the two areas (oral to genital and genital to oral).\n\nOutbreaks can be prevented with antiviral medications such as Valtrex (valacyclovir) made by Glaxo Smithkline (GSK).\n\nFor more information about HSV, check out:
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You should consult a physician on this. There is a misconception that once you have an illness a vaccine is completely ineffective, and this is not true for all vaccines. The effect is not as great for persons who are already infected, but the new Herpes Zoster vaccine is for people who are already infected so they don't get a miserable case of the shingles, which can be extremely painful. Ask a physicain - not a website.
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The herpes simplex virus (HSV) (also known as Cold Sore, Night Fever, or Fever Blister) is a virus that manifests itself in two common viral infections, each marked by painful, watery blisters in the skin or mucous membranes (such as the mouth or lips) or on the genitals. The disease is contagious, particularly during an outbreak, and is incurable with present technology. An infection on the lips is commonly known as a "cold sore" or "fever blister," though this should not be confused with a canker sore, which appears inside the mouth and is not caused by the herpes simplex virus.
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I guy I work with just had it.\n\nIts like an outbreak of the repressed chicken pox virus from when you were a kid.  Its brought on by great stress and apparently it itches like chicken pox.  They treated it with really high dosages of hormones.\n\nTry this http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/shingles/shingles.htm
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I am sorry to say but Mike is WRONG:\nThere are two types of Herpes,  Herpes simplex type I or II. Either type can infect the mouth or genitals (if you're really unlucky you can have 4 lifelong infections going at the same time: HSV1 and 2 in the upper body, HSV1 and 2 in the lower body. This would be very rare). When your incfected, the virus "hides" in the nervous system between outbreaks. It will protect you from a new infection of the same type, not of another type.\nOnly about 25% of Americans over the age of 12 DO NOT have antibodies against one of the two (standard test for exposure and infection).\nHSV1 is extremely prevalent (very easy to pass on, quite innocently, just by an injudicious kiss to a baby). Most everybody (up to 90% of the population) has antibodies against HSV1 by the time they're 50.\nAbout 20 to 30% of the population has antibodies against HSV2, more women than men (infection is easier for females), but HSV1 is fast becoming a major cause of genital herpes.\nMost people with HSV1 have just "fever blisters". Some have it bad, a terrible rash from the nose down to the chest, inside the mouth, it looks like a case of pox. It can last a few days to over a week. Genital herpes is basically the same on the genitals, blisters and lesions, individually different how bad. \n\nNow about transmission: It mostly happens when you have a blister/blisters going, through direct skin-to-skin contact. Avoid physical contact with the area from the time of the first symptoms (tingling, itching, burning) until all sores are completely healed, not just scabbed-over. Also try to prevent self-infection to other areas of your body. Wash your hands with soap and water if you touch a sore. Better yet, don't touch the sores.\nUnfortunately, the virus can sometimes  spread , when no signs or symptoms are present. This is called "Asymptomatic Transmission." Often people don't know they are infected, these people may have symptoms so mild they don't notice them at all or else don't recognize them as herpes. They can also spread it. Still, asymptomatic transmission appears to be far less likely than spreading the virus when lesions are present.
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Rashes are not a symptom of genital herpes.\n\nHerpes zoster (shingles) do look like rashes and they can appear anywhere on the body, usually the legs, arms, and the side of the body. This is not sexually transmitted, so if he is worried about getting in trouble from his parents he shouldn't be. Shingles is usually transmitted by someone who has chicken pox. So if he was exposed to someone who has chickenpox he could have got it from them.\n\nGenital herpes are blister like sores. They can open and puss a clearish fluid. There can be a few or 10 or more sores in the genital area. They are also VERY painful. Is he in a lot of pain? I was in so much pain that my doctor prescribed me the pain killer Vicodin. \n\nI hope this answered your question.
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This does not sound good.  Personally I have never had anything like it.  But i have Persian cats.  They are prone to having a Herpes virus in their eyes.  They both have had these blisters on their eyes.  If treated early on, they only need to be treated with antibiotic eye drops or salves.  If allowed to fester untreated, they require surgery and there is a risk of losing the eye!  So I would highly recommend you go to a doctor ASAP.\n\nMononucleosis is not related to the herpes virus.  Here is information on Herpes in the eyes in humans.\n\nOne of the viruses that cause herpetic eye disease is called the varicella-zoster virus. It is the same virus that causes chickenpox and the nervous system disease shingles. When this virus affects the eye, it is called herpes zoster ophthalmicus.\n\nI am by no means insinuating that you have herpes in your eyes.  I am suggesting that there are some horrible things that this could be and the best person to do something about it is a doctor.
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Early symptoms of shingles include headache, sensitivity to light, and flu-like symptoms without a fever. You may then feel itching, tingling, or extreme pain in the area where a rash is developing. Several days later, a belt-shaped or bandlike rash appears. This band of pain and rash is the clearest sign of shingles
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Medical studies (I believe in the 1950's) showed that very high doses of vitamin C (requires an intravenous infusion) were very effective in clearing shingles and post-herpetic pain.  You will need to find a knowledgeable Naturopathic Physician or Medical Doctor to get this type of treatment.\n\nYou can try very high doses (1000 - 2000 milligrams) of oral vitamin C, taken every hour throughout the day.  These high doses can cause diarrhea in some.  Also, even these high doses may not be able to raise serum levels of Vitamin C high enough to be effective.\n\nAlso consider seeing your Chiropractor.  Spinal manipulation of the involved vertebrae has, in my clinical experienced, helped some recover faster from herpetic pain.\n\nBest wishes and good luck.
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Herpes is an inflammatory virus disease of the skin or mucous membranes. A virus spread by close personal contact, such as kissing or sexual intercourse. There are two types of herpes. The first type is herpes simplex type 1 (or HSV-1). HSV-1 occurs most often on or near the mouth and appears as a blister or cold sore. The second type, herpes simplex type 2 (or HSV-2), occurs most often on or near the sex organs and is sometimes called "genital herpes."\n\nno, T.I doesnt have it\n\n=)
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Epstein bar virus causes shingles in adults that had chicken pox when they were kids.