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16 March 2021
What is Shingles? To understand shingles, one has to first understand chickenpox. The two diseases are closely related. About Chicken Pox Once responsible for generations of childhood infections, chickenpox is caused by an infection from th…
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Often associated with a painful rash, shingles is a viral infection that tends to affect adults 50 and over more than other age groups. Any part of the body can be affected by an outbreak, but the virus usually becomes most visible and acti…
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The disease Shingles, also known as Herpes Zoster, is a painful rash that can develop on one side of a person’s face or body. The rash consists of blisters that cause itching and scab within 7 to 10. However, the rash usually clears within…
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How long do shingles remain contagious? Shingles, brought on by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV) remain contagious until the blistery outbreak has crusted over and wholly dried. The same virus that produces the contagious chickenpox virus i…
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Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, within the healthcare community is characterized by a rash found on one side of the body. While the rash can be found in various places, it tends to be more prominent on the individual’s torso or face.…
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