Shingles is a painful viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus responsible for chickenpox. While shingles itself is not life-threatening, the condition can be extremely uncomfortable and may lead to long-term
Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a viral infection that causes a painful rash. It is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus responsible for chickenpox. Once a person has had chickenpox,