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What parts of the body are affected by shingles?
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Shingles: Shingles affects specific nerve roots. Hence they can be seen anywhere - the most common is the thoracic region. They can also affect the Head, eye as well. In the cervical and lumbar rethey will cause a rash and pa9n in the distribution of that nerve level.
Answered 2/24/2018
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