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Shingles

What is shingles?

Shingles (herpes zoster) is an infection that causes a painful rash. It is caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). This is the same virus that causes chickenpox. After you have chickenpox, the virus stays in your body. It may not cause problems for many years. But as you get older, the virus may become active again and cause shingles.

Is shingles contagious?

Shingles is not contagious. You cannot get shingles from someone else. But you can catch chickenpox from someone with shingles if you have direct contact with fluid from their shingles rash.

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  1. Shingles (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is shingles? Shingles (herpes zoster) is an infection that causes a painful rash. It is caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). This is the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/shingles.html - Health Topics
  2. Shingles 
    Herpes zoster usually clears in 2 to 3 weeks and rarely returns. If the virus affects the nerves ... Elsevier; 2021:chap 12. Whitley RJ. Chickenpox and herpes zoster (varicella-zoster virus). In: Bennett JE, Dolin R, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000858.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Herpes zoster (shingles) disseminated (image) 
    Herpes zoster (shingles) normally occurs in a limited area that follows a dermatome (see the "dermatome" picture). In individuals with damaged immune systems, herpes zoster may be widespread (disseminated), causing serious illness. Herpes ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/2910.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Shingles - aftercare 
    ... virus that causes chickenpox . Shingles is also called herpes zoster. ... Elsevier; 2021:chap 12. Whitley RJ. Chickenpox and herpes zoster (varicella-zoster virus). In: Bennett JE, Dolin R, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000560.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Postherpetic neuralgia - aftercare 
    ... virus that causes chickenpox. Shingles is also called herpes zoster. ... Elsevier; 2021:chap 12. Whitley RJ. Chickenpox and herpes zoster (varicella-zoster virus). In: Bennett JE, Dolin R, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000555.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Herpes zoster (shingles) on the chest (image) 
    This is a picture of herpes zoster (shingles) on the chest. Shingles are caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. Outbreaks of shingles often follow the distribution ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/2511.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Herpes zoster (shingles) on the arm (image) 
    This is a picture of herpes zoster (shingles) on the arm. Shingles are caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. Outbreaks of shingles follow the distribution of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/2510.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Herpes zoster (shingles) on the hand and fingers (image) 
    This is a picture of herpes zoster (shingles) on the hand and fingers. Shingles are caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. Outbreaks of shingles often follow ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/2512.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Herpes zoster (shingles) on the neck and cheek (image) 
    This is a picture of herpes zoster (shingles) on the neck and cheek. Shingles are caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. Outbreaks of shingles often follow ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/2515.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Herpes zoster (shingles) on the back (image) 
    ... of blisters (vesicles) and redness (erythema) caused by herpes zoster (shingles). The pattern follows a dermatome. The area may ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/2942.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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