Herpes Zoster is a viral infection of spinal nerve roots with painful skin eruptions. It is caused by reactivation of a previous infection with the herpes zoster virus (chicken pox virus). The usual symptoms are pain and a rash. Risk increases with age, especially after age of 50. It is contagious diseases that can spread through physical contact. Postherpetic neuralgia is the most common complication. Homeopathy as a preventive, it enhances the body’s natural defense mechanisms or ‘immunity’ and prevents reactivation of the chickenpox virus. You can find more of such informative Power Point Presentations as well as other useful health information at www.welcomecure.com, the definitive online homeopathic treatment portal.