Can the shingle virus go to the brain?

Shingles, which is caused by the chickenpox virus, can cause infection in the brain in upwards of 200 Swedes annually, which is more than previously known. ... read more

The sores associated with shingles don't break out on the brain, but shingles can affect nerves that lead to brain inflammation, which is known as encephalitis. The symptoms of encephalitis include seizures, confusion, motor or sensory problems, and flu-like signs, and medical treatment is necessary, notes Mayo Clinic. read more

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Shingles may lead to serious complications involving the eye such as vision loss. Very rarely, shingles can also lead to pneumonia, hearing problems, blindness, brain inflammation (encephalitis), or death. read more

Most of the time, your symptoms go away in less than a month. But for some people, complications come up. While shingles itself is almost never life-threatening, it can lead to serious problems, such as the loss of eyesight. read more