Shingles (herpes zoster) is a viral infection that affects the nerves. It usually produces a painful rash with blisters. The varicella-zoster virus (VZV) causes chickenpox. Then, it lays dormant in ...

There are an estimated 1 million cases of shingles diagnosed each year in the United States. One in 3 people will develop shingles during their lifetime. Anyone who has had chickenpox can develop ...

If you had chickenpox as a child, it’s possible — though uncommon — to develop shingles while pregnant. While shingles can cause uncomfortable symptoms, it won’t harm your baby. Though shingles, or ...