shingles

Shingles Shingles, a viral infection characterized by a painful rash, is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus responsible for chickenpox. Despite being a dormant virus in those who have had chickenpox, it can reactivate years later, leading to the development of shingles. What is Shingles? Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, manifests as […]