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Is there shingles of the brain?
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Herpes ZosterVIRUS: Yes it is true that shingles which is caused by herpes zoster virus and commonly presents with skin rash and pain also can infect the in a study in sweeden 19% of patients with shingles were found to have neural damage due to infection.And can result in cognitive impairment following the shingles.
Answered 3/13/2014
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