Shingles -

Shingles is a viral infection that causes a painful, blistering rash. It occurs when the varicella-zoster virus —the same virus that causes chickenpox—reactivates in the body.

: Blisters usually scab over in 7 to 10 days and clear up within 2 to 4 weeks. shingles

Shingles can refer to three distinct things: a viral medical condition, a type of roofing material, or a technique in computer science for analyzing text. 🩺 Medical Condition (Herpes Zoster) Shingles is a viral infection that causes a

: Typically begins with burning, tingling, or shooting pain on one side of the body or face, followed by a red rash and fluid-filled blisters. a type of roofing material

: Vaccines like Shingrix are more than 90% effective at preventing the disease. 🏠 Roofing Materials