MASTERING MICROBIOLOGY BODY SYSTEMS
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Author: BAUMAN
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 19, Problem 3CCS
Grandfather’s Shingles
The Davises were excited about their newborn twin boys and couldn’t wait to take them to see Mrs. Davis’s father. Grandfather was excited to see his first grandsons as well and thought their visit might help take his mind off the pain of his shingles, which had suddenly appeared only days before.
- 1. What virus is responsible for Grandfather’s shingles?
- 2. What likely triggered his case of shingles?
- 3. Are the new parents at risk of catching shingles from Grandfather?
- 4. Are the newborns at risk of contracting shingles from their grandfather? If Mrs. Davis asked your advice about taking her twins to visit her father, what would you recommend?
- 5. Could the twins be vaccinated against shingles before the visit?
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