Shingles

Reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus causing nerve pain and rashes.

Transmission

Shingles is not directly transmissible, but chickenpox can be transmitted to a non-immune person.

Symptoms

Pain, localized rash, blisters.

Risks

Chronic pain, postherpetic neuralgia.

Vaccines

Available in Switzerland.

Shingrix
Zostavax