Post-Covid-19 symptoms in the elderly need attention
A study has warned, older adults infected with Covid-19 at risk for shingles aka ‘climbing time‘ significantly higher.
Post-Covid-19 skin complications have been widely reported, and according to a new study, these may include shingles.
Rashes and lesions on the skin are now recognized as official signs of Covid-19. However, when the immune system is increasingly weakened, shingles can also occur. New data shows that older adults hospitalized with Covid-19 are 21% more likely to develop shingles.
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New data shows older adults hospitalized with Covid-19 are 21% more likely to get shingles Shutterstock |
Shingles occurs when a virus is activated in nerve cells and causes a rash on the skin.
This condition also causes chickenpox, which can bring on uncomfortable and long-lasting symptoms, often appearing around one side of the rib cage or one side of the face.
The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) notes that the rash is on both sides – the right and left sides, which are not usually shingles.
The first symptoms are pain or burning sensation, but also fever, headache, and fatigue Harvard Health.
This condition is more common in older people with weakened immune systems, but both physical and emotional stress can suppress the immune system.
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The disease usually appears around one side of the ribcage or one side of the face Shutterstock |
Institute of Health and Care Health The UK country says there is more evidence that women are at higher risk of developing shingles than men.
From major US insurance databases, researchers have found that people with Covid-19 have a 15% higher risk of shingles. Furthermore, the risk increased to 21% after being hospitalized for Covid-19.
Dr. Amit B. Bhavsar, head of research development at the pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline (UK), said most patients develop zona within 1-2 weeks of being infected with Covid-19.
The study’s lead author says it’s important to be aware of the potential increased risk, so that early intervention and treatment can be initiated in patients who develop shingles.
Dr Bhavsar added, these results also highlight the importance of preventive measures, such as vaccination, including shingles vaccination.
Shingles infection usually lasts for 4 weeks but often leads to other complications.
The shingles vaccine is recommended for people 50 years of age and older who have a well-functioning immune system.
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