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Shingles Symptoms and Diagnosis |
Herpes Zoster; Post-herpetic Neuralgia |
"Shingles" redirects here, for other uses of the term, see Shingle. Herpes zoster blisters on the neck and shoulder. Herpes zoster, colloquially known as shingles, is the reactivation of varicella zoster virus, leading to a crop of painful blisters over the area of a dermatome. In Italy and in Malta, it is sometimes referred to as St. Anthony's fire. Prior to implementation of the universal varicella vaccination program in the U.S., incidence of shingles increased with advancing a ...
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Signs and symptoms
... The signs and symptoms of shingles may include: Pain, burning, tingling, itching, numbness or extreme sensitivity in a certain part of the body A red rash with fluid-filled blisters that begins a few ...
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Causes ... Shingles is a second eruption of the varicella-zoster virus — the same virus that causes chickenpox. Varicella-zoster is part of a group of viruses called herpes viruses, which includes the viru...
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Risk factors ... About one in 10 healthy adults who''ve had chickenpox eventually develop shingles, usually after age 50. Most people develop shingles only once, but recurrences in other areas are possible. Shingles i...
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When to seek medical advice ... Consult your doctor as soon as you notice signs or symptoms of shingles. Prompt treatment can help shorten the infection and reduce the risk of complications. Treatment is especially important when a ...
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