In the 'Symptoms - Immune System' section of our in-depth questionnaire we ask the following question about shingles:
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Have you had Shingles, also known as Varicella Zoster?
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Your answer |
...indicates |
...and suggests |
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"Never had it / don't know" |
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"Probably/minor episode now resolved" |
History of shingles |
A risk factor |
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"Major episode now resolved" |
History of shingles |
A risk factor |
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"Current minor problem" |
Shingles |
A pre-existing condition |
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"Current major problem" |
Shingles |
A pre-existing condition |
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Your answer will affect the likelihoods of the conditions below.
Any answers in green reduce the likelihood of the condition.
GLOSSARY
Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
A severe infection caused by the Varicella-Zoster virus (VZV), affecting mainly adults. It causes painful skin blisters that follow the underlying route of brain or spinal nerves infected by the virus. Also know as herpes zoster.
Last updated: May 10, 2007
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