Shingles
Also called: herpes zoster
Shingles are a viral infection that usually occurs in adults and causes a painful rash.
- Preventable by vaccine
- Treatable by a medical professional
- Requires a medical diagnosis
- Lab tests or imaging rarely required
- Short-term: resolves within days to weeks
Anyone who has had chickenpox may develop shingles. It is not known what causes the virus to reactivate. Shingles may occur anywhere in your body.
Common: More than 1 million cases per year (India)
Consult a doctor for medical advice
Sources: Apollo Hospitals and others. Learn more
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