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2. Postherpetic neuralgia - Wikipedia

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   Postherpetic neuralgia is the most common long-term complication of herpes zoster, and occurs in approximately 20% of patients with shingles. [2] Risk factors for PHN include older age, severe prodrome or rash, severe acute zoster pain, ophthalmic involvement, immunosuppression, and chronic conditions such as diabetes mellitus and lupus. [1]

3. Shingles - Wikipedia

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   The short- and long-term pain caused by shingles outbreaks originates from inflammation of affected nerves due to the widespread growth of the virus in those areas. [47] As with chickenpox and other forms of alpha-herpesvirus infection, direct contact with an active rash can spread the virus to a person who lacks immunity to it.

4. Shingles linked with higher risk of experiencing cognitive ...

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   Anyone who has had chickenpox in their lives is at risk of getting shingles due to its virus that never leaves the system, and which causes shingles. ... behind these sex-specific effects ...

5. Shingles vaccine can delay onset of dementia – study - AOL

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   Shingles can lead to serious problems such as deafness, long-lasting pain, and blindness. Shingles vaccine can delay onset of dementia – study Skip to main content

6. Ramsay Hunt syndrome type 2 - Wikipedia

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   Common long term effects include: Permanent facial paralysis of some or all of the affected facial nerves; Corneal abrasion and/or ulcers if proper care is not taken of the affected eye which may affect long-term vision; Neuropathic pain and post-herpetic neuralgia can commonly persist for more than 3 months and a year to 18 months is not uncommon.

7. These Are the 6 Vaccines Doctors Are Begging Everyone Over 50 ...

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   Your risk for shingles increases with age, Aungst says, and getting vaccinated can help prevent the illness and its possible health complications, including long-term nerve pain, vision problems ...