How much do you know about shingles, also known as herpes zoster? Try these 5 questions to test your knowledge on shingles.
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Does the chickenpox virus cause shingles?

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Shingles is caused by the varicella zoster virus, which is the same virus that causes chickenpox. Over 90% of people in Singapore have been exposed and carry the chickenpox virus by the time they reach 50 years old.1 The virus is already inside individuals2,3 and in 1 out of 3 people, the dormant virus reactivates, causing shingles.2*

*Based on US population data

The correct answer is Yes

Shingles is caused by the varicella zoster virus, which is the same virus that causes chickenpox. Over 90% of people in Singapore have been exposed and carry the chickenpox virus by the time they reach 50 years old.1 The virus is already inside individuals2,3 and in 1 out of 3 people, the dormant virus reactivates, causing shingles.2*

*Based on US population data