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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; L. Katie Morrison, MD; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:  Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]

## Overview[edit | edit source]

Shingles can only arise in individuals who have been previously exposed to chickenpox (varicella zoster). After a person recovers from chickenpox, the virus stays in the body in a dormant (inactive) state. Herpes zoster is not caused by the same virus that causes genital herpes, a sexually transmitted disease.The disease arises from various events which depress the immune system, such as aging, severe emotional stress, severe illness, immunosuppression or long-term use of corticosteroids.[1][2] The cellular and immunological events that lead to reactivation are poorly understood.[3] There have been recorded cases of outbreaks occurring due to unmanaged stress or other stresses to the skin such as pinching, biting or scratching of more sensitive areas, such as nipples, ears, and underarms.

## Causes[edit | edit source]

### Causes by Organ System[edit | edit source]

Cardiovascular | No underlying causes

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Chemical/Poisoning | No underlying causes
Dental | No underlying causes
Dermatologic | No underlying causes
Drug Side Effect | Bicalutamide, crofelemer, Febuxostat, Ruxolitinib, Tacrolimus, Tiagabine, Tocilizumab
Ear Nose Throat | No underlying causes
Endocrine | No underlying causes
Environmental | No underlying causes
Gastroenterologic | No underlying causes
Genetic | No underlying causes
Hematologic | No underlying causes
Iatrogenic | No underlying causes
Infectious Disease | No underlying causes
Musculoskeletal/Orthopedic | No underlying causes
Neurologic | No underlying causes
Nutritional/Metabolic | No underlying causes
Obstetric/Gynecologic | No underlying causes
Oncologic | No underlying causes
Ophthalmologic | No underlying causes
Overdose/Toxicity | No underlying causes
Psychiatric | No underlying causes
Pulmonary | No underlying causes
Renal/Electrolyte | No underlying causes
Rheumatology/Immunology/Allergy | No underlying causes
Sexual | No underlying causes
Trauma | No underlying causes
Urologic | No underlying causes
Miscellaneous | No underlying causes

## References[edit | edit source]

1. ↑ Mounsey AL, Matthew LG, & Slawson DC (2005). "Herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia: prevention and management". American Family Physician. 72 (6): 1075–1080. PMID 16190505. Retrieved 2007-06-15.CS1 maint: Multiple names: authors list (link)
2. ↑ {[cite journal|title=What does epidemiology tell us about risk factors for herpes zoster?|author=Thomas SL, Hall AJ|journal= Lancet Infect Dis.|date=2004|volume=4|issue=1|pages=26-33|pmid= 14720565}}
3. ↑ Donahue JG, Choo PW, Manson JE, Platt R (1995). "The incidence of herpes zoster". Arch. Intern. Med 155 (15): 1605–9. PMID 7618983

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