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The following definition was taken from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

Shingles (herpes zoster) is an outbreak of rash or blisters on the skin that is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox ? the varicella-zoster virus.

http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/shingles/shingles.htm

You can also check out the Mayo Clinic's website for further information.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/shingles/ds00098

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