Shingles (Herpes Zoster) Rash

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Shingles (herpes zoster) is a viral infection that may cause pain, burning, or a tingling sensation on either the left or right side of the body. Several days or weeks later, a band, strip, or small area of rash usually appears in the same area and progresses into blisters, which scab over before clearing up over the next few weeks.

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ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerE. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerChristine Hahn, MD - Epidemiology
Last RevisedDecember 18, 2012
By: Healthwise StaffLast Revised: December 18, 2012
Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Christine Hahn, MD - Epidemiology

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