SHINGLES HERPES ZOSTER - INFECTIOUS DISEASES
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Shingles - Herpes zoster




caused by reactivation of the same virus that causes chickenpox: the Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV).

While chickenpox is typical of children, St. Anthony's fire electively affects adults and especially the elderly.

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