Shingles is an infection by the herpes zoster virus, which also causes chicken pox. This happens in people who have had chicken pox and the virus present in the nerve reactivates later on in life. Shingles causes a painful rash on one side of your body and can affect your ears.
Moist heat sterilization is a technique that uses heated water and superheated steam to disinfect contaminated materials, such as culture media, surgical instruments, glassware and other non-thermally sensitive items.
Heat is typically used on chronic (older than 4-6 weeks) injuries and pain. Moist heat is more effective than dry heat because it penetrates more deeply, which increases the effect on muscles, joints, and soft tissue. Moist heat is typically applied using moist hot packs that are stored in a hydroculator at 160 degrees. A moist heat treatment usually lasts for 15 to 20 minutes.