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Shingles

Learn about shingles (herpes zoster), which is a painful rash, often on one side of the body. It is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox.

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Also known as
Herpes zoster, Postherpetic neuralgia, Herpes Zoster, Post-herpetic Neuralgia
Topic group
Older Adults, Infections, Brain and Nerves, Skin, Hair and Nails

Overview

Learn about shingles (herpes zoster), which is a painful rash, often on one side of the body. It is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox.

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