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Cause of Shingles |
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The cause of shingles is a reactivation of the Varicella virus, specifically known as Varicella zoster. The Varicella virus is also the cause of chickenpox. The cause of shingles is generally a reactivation of the virus, which lies dormant in the dorsal root ganglia. Acute infection with varicella does not cause shingles. Patients can develop chickenpox, after exposure to someone with shingles. |
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