Shingles Quiz

1. Both chickenpox and shingles are caused by the same virus, varicella-zoster (VZV). What does varicella mean?

A. Little poxB. Little beltC. Little scratchD. Little girdle

2. After causing chickenpox, the varicella-zoster virus can remain in the body for years, before it causes shingles. Where in the body does the virus stay?

3. What percentage of adults may get shingles?

A. 10%B. 12%C. 15%D. 25%

4. A rash that starts on one side of the body is a telltale sign of shingles. Which of these is also a symptom of the disease?

A. Burning skinB. Tingling skin or itchingC. Numbness of the skinD. All of the above

5. How long does the shingles outbreak last?

6. When can a person with shingles pass shingles on to another person?

A. NeverB. Just before the rash appearsC. While the rash is visibleD. B and C

7. How is shingles treated?

8. Which of these is a possible complication of shingles?

A. Vision problemsB. Hearing problemsC. Pain that doesn't go awayD. All of the above

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