Quiz


1.	Shingles is caused by:
	A. Herpes simplex virus
	B. Varicella zoster virus
	C. Hepatitis B virus
	D. None of the above

2.	Shingles is most common in people older than 50. Which other group is also at risk?
	A. People with HIV infection
	B. People undergoing cancer treatment
	C. People who take steroids
	D. All of the above

3.	After a person has recovered from chickenpox, what happens to the varicella virus?
	A. It lies dormant in the lungs
	B. It lies dormant in the heart
	C. It lies dormant in the nerve tissue
	D. None of the above

4.	Once shingles appears, it recurs again and again.
	True
	False

5.	Which of these is a symptom of shingles?
	A. Burning pain on one side of the body or face
	B. Tingling or itching on one side of the body or face
	C. Rash that starts on one side of the body or face
	D. All of the above

6.	How long does it take most cases of shingles to clear up?
	A. Three days
	B. A few weeks
	C. Six months
	D. One year

7.	It's important to treat shingles promptly to help prevent complications.
	True
	False

8.	The best way to prevent shingles is to get vaccinated.
	True
	False