Shingles

Shingles (herpes zoster) is a viral infection that causes a painful rash. It is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. After chickenpox, the virus lies dormant an

1 million cases per year
Severity: Moderate
Contagious
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At a Glance

What is it?
Shingles (herpes zoster) is a viral infection that causes a painful rash. It is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus that causes chick
Who it affects
Adults 50+

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Sources & References

  1. Mayo Clinic — mayoclinic.org
  2. National Institutes of Health (NIH) — nih.gov
  3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) — cdc.gov
  4. MedlinePlus — medlineplus.gov
  5. World Health Organization (WHO) — who.int
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