Transfer factor capsules are immunomodulatory agents. They are mainly used for the treatment of certain viral infections and/or fungal intracellular infections that are difficult to control with antibiotics (such as herpes zoster, epidemic encephalitis B, Candida albicans infection, viral myocarditis, etc.). They also have a certain therapeutic effect on immune deficiency diseases (such as eczema, thrombocytopenia, recurrent infection syndrome, acute and chronic dermatomycoses).
Herpes zoster is an infectious disease that affects the nerves and skin, caused by the varicella-zoster virus. Due to the zonal distribution of the rash, it is called herpes zoster. This type of disease is contagious. The rash of herpes zoster usually occurs on one side of the body, manifesting as pain, clusters of vesicles along the peripheral nerves, and does not cross the midline of the body (an imaginary line from the middle of the eyes down to the umbilicus). It can occur on the head, face, neck, chest, abdomen, and limbs. Since herpes zoster often occurs in the waist area, it is commonly known as waist-wrapped fiery pill, waist-wrapped fiery dragon, waist dragon, snake discoid eruption, snake wrapped waist, and spider rash in folklore. Pregnant women, preterm infants or low birth weight infants who have never had chickenpox or been vaccinated against chickenpox, as well as patients with impaired immune function, should be particularly careful to avoid contact with patients with herpes zoster and take good care of isolation within the family. Cover the rash with gauze or poorly absorbent clothing to reduce the risk of others contracting chickenpox. Once the rash is covered, the virus is less likely to be transmitted to others. Keep the rash clean and dry as much as possible. It is not recommended to use creams or gels without authorization, as unauthorized use often leads to secondary bacterial infections. Wear loose-fitting clothing to reduce the risk of friction and vesicle rupture.
