Shingles: Pain persists after virus elimination in some patients

Patients with shingles experience neuropathic pain after recovery.

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The varicella-zoster virus can leave lasting damage even after elimination from the body.

This complication, known as postherpetic neuralgia, primarily affects older adults.

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