Herpes zoster has to reactivate to cause shingles. This brief video shows how this happens and gives a little insight on preventing it.

Shingles Pathophysiology

Animation showing the reactivation of dormant herpes zoster virus to cause shingles and post-herpetic neuralgia.

All the best in natural health,

Dr. D

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