The Role of Oxidative Stress in The Pathogenesis of Herpes Zoster
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Current Research in the Field of Biochemistry.
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Virus Activation: The shingles virus can hide in nerve cells for long periods of time. Oxidative stress can be a trigger that causes the virus to reactivate. Inflammatory Reaction: The shingles virus creates a strong inflammatory response in the body. Oxidative stress further increases this inflammation, which intensifies pain and tissue damage. Nerve Damage: Shingles is generally known as a disease that affects the nerves. Oxidative stress can damage nerve cells, accelerating nerve damage, which can lead to chronic pain. Tissue Damage: The blisters and redness in shingles lesions are a result of tissue damage caused by oxidative stress.
As a result, antioxidant food supplements can be consumed as an aid and support in shingles disease.
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