• A. Mumps
• B. Measles
• C. Chickenpox
• D. All of the above

The correct answer is C, Chickenpox.

Chickenpox is a disease that typically occurs during childhood. The virus that causes chickenpox remains inactive in certain nerves and may appear later in life as Shingles. So having had chickenpox puts you at risk for Shingles.

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Chickenpox is a disease that typically occurs during childhood. The virus that causes chickenpox remains inactive in certain nerves and may appear later in life as Shingles. So having had chickenpox puts you at risk for Shingles.

• A. True
• B. False

The correct answer is A, True.

Increasing age is a risk factor for Shingles.

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Increasing age is a risk factor for Shingles.

• A. Long-term nerve pain
• B. Allodynia (pain from the slightest touch of the skin, such
    as from a gentle breeze or from the contact of clothing)
• C. Scarring
• D. All of the above

The correct answer is D, All of the above.

Long-term nerve pain, allodynia, and scarring are all potential complications of Shingles. Other potential complications may include bacterial skin infections, decrease or loss of vision or hearing, paralysis on one side of the face, and muscle weakness.

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Long-term nerve pain, allodynia, and scarring are all potential complications of Shingles. Other potential complications may include bacterial skin infections, decrease or loss of vision or hearing, paralysis on one side of the face, and muscle weakness.

• A. One month
• B. One year
• C. Several years
• D. All of the above

The correct answer is D, All of the above.

For some people, Shingles may lead to long-term nerve pain that can last for days, months, even several years. But for most people, the pain associated with the Shingles rash lessens as the rash heals.

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For some people, Shingles may lead to long-term nerve pain that can last for days, months, even several years. But for most people, the pain associated with the Shingles rash lessens as the rash heals.