Chickenpox shingles

Chickenpox and shingles are infections caused by the varicella zoster virus. Chickenpox usually affects children aged 10 or younger. Shingles is caused by reactivation of the virus many years after having chickenpox. Both conditions can cause an itchy rash and blisters.

Shingles in the eye
Shingles in the eye
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Postherpetic neuralgia
Shingles
Shingles
How do you catch chickenpox?
How do you catch chickenpox?
Woman with chicken pox
Chickenpox

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