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Shingles - Credits

Author	Debby Golonka, MPH
Editor	Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA
Associate Editor	Pat Truman
Primary Medical Reviewer	Wajeeh E. Nasser, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer	Randall D. Burr, MD - Dermatology
Last Updated	March 21, 2007

Topic Overview
Cause
Symptoms
What Happens
What Increases Your Risk
When To Call a Doctor
Exams and Tests
Treatment Overview
Prevention
Home Treatment
Medications
Surgery
Other Treatment
Other Places To Get Help
Related Information
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Last Updated: March 21, 2007

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Shingles Health Center

Topic Overview
Cause
Symptoms
What Happens
What Increases Your Risk
When To Call a Doctor
Exams and Tests
Treatment Overview
Prevention
Home Treatment
Medications
Surgery
Other Treatment
Other Places To Get Help
Related Information
References
Credits

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