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Shingles: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by David Green | permalink
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Essential information on shingles, caused by the varicella-zoster virus. Find out about the symptoms, how it is diagnosed and an overview of treatment options for shingles.

For further reading: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/154912.php ^[1]

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Shingles-Symptoms More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Jonathan Rojewski | permalink
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When the virus that causes chickenpox reactivates, it causes shingles. Early symptoms of shingles include headache, sensitivity to light, and flu - like symptoms without a fever.
Tags: shingles, symptoms of shingles, symptoms, signs, pain, rash, itching

For further reading: http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/shingles/shingles-symptoms ^[2]

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Shingles-Topic Overview More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Jeff Seok | permalink
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Learn about shingles (herpes zoster), a painful, contagious rash caused by the chickenpox virus (varicella-zoster). Read on for treatment and vaccine information.
Tags: shingles, symptoms, virus, causes, contagious, herpes zoster, child, medication treatment, pregnancy, illness, stress, cure, chickenpox, postherpetic neuralgia, pain, PHN, varicella-zoster virus, famciclovir, disease, medical condition, injury, vaccine, treatment, chicken pox

For further reading: http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/shingles/shingles-topic-overview ^[3]

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Is It Shingles or Something Else? More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Kim Swift | permalink
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Shingles is a rash caused by a viral outbreak. However, there are other conditions that could be confused with shingles, such as psoriasis, hives, and eczema.

For further reading: http://www.everydayhealth.com/pictures/shingles-other-skin-conditions/ ^[4]

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Shinglesinfo.com More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Magda | permalink
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Learn about Shingles and see examples of what the Shingles rash looks like.
Tags: Shingles symptoms, Shingles rash
For further reading: http://www.shinglesinfo.com/shinglesinfo/shingles-in-depth/shingles-symptoms.jsp ^[5]

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First Blush: Early Symptoms of Shingles More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Allard van Basten Batenburg | permalink
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Shingles is caused by the same virus as chickenpox. Learn about early symptoms so you can seek treatment immediately and prevent complications.

For further reading: http://www.healthline.com/health-slideshow/early-symptoms-shingles ^[6]

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Category: Fun | 9 years, 5 month(s) ago

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Jonathan Rojewski, Allard van Basten Batenburg, Magda, Jerry Gonzalez, Kim Swift, Jeff Seok, David Green

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1. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/154912.php

2. http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/shingles/shingles-symptoms

3. http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/shingles/shingles-topic-overview

4. http://www.everydayhealth.com/pictures/shingles-other-skin-conditions/

5. http://www.shinglesinfo.com/shinglesinfo/shingles-in-depth/shingles-symptoms.jsp

6. http://www.healthline.com/health-slideshow/early-symptoms-shingles