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What is Shingles (Herpes Zoster)? Shingles or Herpes Zoster is a viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which also causes chickenpox. Varicella-zoster is part of a group of viruses known as herpes viruses. This is the same group that includes the viruses that cause genital herpes and cold sores. […]