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Shingles
Shingles is an acute, localized infection with varicella-zoster
virus, which causes a painful, blistering rash.
Shingles, or shingles, is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. After an
episode of chickenpox, the virus becomes dormant in the body. Shingles occurs as a result
of the virus re-emerging after many years. |