Ostrosky Discusses Shingles Risks and Prevention
Luis Z. Ostrosky, MD, professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, was featured in a UT Physicians article discussing shingles, including who is at risk, potential complications, treatment, and the importance of vaccination.
Ostrosky explains how the virus that causes chickenpox can later reactivate as shingles and discusses the role of vaccination in preventing the disease and its complications.
Read the full story: Shingles at any age (external link) on UT Physicians.