Sen. Feinstein is hospitalized with a common viral infection that is serious, but not fatal. Here’s what we know about it.
Diagnosed with a shingles infection in late February,Anyone who has contracted the virus knows how excruciatingly painful it it can be:
At greatest risk are the 99% of Americans born in or before 1980 who had chickenpox and have not been vaccinated against shingles. And while the shingles vaccine is highly effective, it’s not perfect, and protection may wane over time. Feinstein’s office did not discuss her medical history, citing privacy concerns.
The distribution pattern is called a “dermatome” – it’s an area of skin that’s supplied by a single nerve. These dermatomes are typically arranged horizontally on the body, and may run up and down the length of the arms or legs.We most commonly see shingles in people who are over age 60. And those who are immunosuppressed.Most of the time, shingles causes a painful rash that heals in one to two weeks. But some folks, especially older people, can be left with nerve pain after the rash heals.
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