Shingles: painful rash from reactivated chickenpox virus. Early treatment is crucial.

Описание: Shingles is a reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus — the same virus that causes chickenpox.
It presents as a painful, blistering rash, often with burning or nerve pain. Early antiviral treatment is key to reduce severity and prevent complications like postherpetic neuralgia.
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