Shingles: How It Spreads, Contagious Period & Prevention
Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus responsible for chickenpox. While shingles itself is not contagious, the virus can be transmitted through direct contact with fluid from active blisters. Individuals who have not had chickenpox or been vaccinated against it may develop chickenpox if exposed. The varicella-zoster […]