Test Your Knowledge on Shingles

Developed by Dr. Simi Paknikar, MD
Health Quiz reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team on Aug 05, 2017

Last Updated on Aug 05, 2017

Shingles is a viral infection that can appear even years after the virus has entered the body. The distribution of the rash is an important clue in the clinical diagnosis of the condition. Test your knowledge on shingles by taking this quiz.

This Quiz has 10 questions.

1. The virus that causes shingles also causes:1/10

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