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Herpes Zoster Question...?


- Is it preventable?
- What is the scientific name?
- Are there treatments?
- What are some methods of transmission?

herpes zoster is also known as shingles...it comes from the chicken pox virus....can't tell you with certainty the treatment of it but it's best to go to your doctor and stay away from people till the rashes goes away

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