Shingles can cause severe chronic pain – new research on how exosomes alter neurons offers pathways to treatment

Shingles can cause severe chronic pain – new research on how exosomes alter neurons offers pathways to treatment

Varicella zoster virus, also known as human herpesvirus 3, causes chickenpox and shingles. BSIP/Universal Images Group via Getty ImagesShingles can cause pain that is notoriously difficult to manage and can last for months to years for some people. The pain can be so severe that it causes a significant decline in quality of life and can be accompanied by suicidal thoughts and emotional distress. If the pain lasts longer than three months, doctor…

Exosomes Linked to Nerve Irritation, Dysfunction, and Lingering Pain After Shingles

The study suggests that exosomes in the blood may promote the continued nerve irritation and dysfunction that underly why some people with shingles experience lingering pain long after the varicella zoster virus has cleared the body. The post Exosomes Linked to Nerve Irritation, Dysfunction, and Lingering Pain After Shingles appeared first on GEN - Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News.

CU Anschutz Scientists Discover Why Shingles Pain Can Last After Virus is Gone

Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz have discovered that small particles in the blood called exosomes are the likely culprit behind why some people with shingles experience lingering pain long after virus has cleared their body.