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What are shingles?
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Shingles: Shingles is also called herpes zoster. It is caused by the herpes varicella virus and represents a reactivation of chicken pox.
Answered 1/5/2013
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A reactivation: Of the chickenpox virus occurring along a nerve distribution usually on the torso or face.
Answered 4/16/2013
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