Shingles

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Shingles Shingles is an infection caused by a reactivation of varicella-zoster virus. The disease results in a red skin rash that forms small blisters in a wide stripe following the course of a dermatome. Shingles can be extremely painful.

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Symptoms

Main article: Symptom

Symptom	Probability	Seriousness
Widespread Painful Rash	100	Medium
Headache	80	Low
Fever	80	Medium
Malaise	80	Low
Tenderness	80	Low
Rash On Arm	50	Low
Rash On Torso	50	Low
Rash On Neck	20	Low

Examinations

Main article: Examination

• Temperature
• Interview
• Physical Examination

Treatments

Main article: Treatment

• Antivirals
• Antipyretics
• Analgesics
• Rest
• Steroid Cream