Shingles (Herpes zoster): An illness that requires airborne contact precautions - 02/2010

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Shingles (Herpes zoster): An illness that requires airborne contact precautions

Abstract

This handout describes shingles or Herpes zoster and its symptoms. It also explains how this disease can be spread and offers steps to prevent others from getting it.

Author

Infection Prevention

Publisher

University of Washington Medical Center

Date Published (original date)

2006

Revision Date

02/2010

Print Abstract

General Subject

Infectious Diseases

Patient Care Procedures & Instructions

Specific Subject/Keyword

Herpes Zoster

Languages

English

Japanese

Korean

Russian

Record ID

3283