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Shingles

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Shingles Lesion Common locations

Shingles Shingles is a painful rash caused by the Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV), the same virus that causes chickenpox. Varicella-zoster is part of a group of viruses called herpes viruses. It occurs when the virus reactivates in the body after a person has had chickenpox.Shingles Shingles is a viral infection that causes a painful rash. Shingles […]

Chickenpox

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Chickenpox

Chickenpox Chickenpox is a highly contagious viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus. Chickenpox is very contagious. Symptoms include an itchy, blister-like rash in addition to other symptoms. Chickenpox illness usually lasts about 4 to 7 days. Children usually miss 5 to 6 days of school or childcare due to chickenpox. Symptoms of Chicken Pox […]