Some people think of shingles as just a rash. While you have shingles, you may experience a lot of pain, itching, or discomfort. More importantly, shingles can come with several long-term complications.
In this video, learn about the various complications of shingles, according to Peter DeMarco, MD, Family Medicine Physician at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
Peter DeMarco, MD, is a primary care provider at Columbia Primary Care and is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
References
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2023). Shingles (herpes zoster): About shingles (herpes zoster).
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Izurieta, H. S., et al. (2021). Recombinant zoster vaccine (Shingrix): Real-world effectiveness in the first 2 years post-licensure. Clinical Infectious Diseases.
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