Shinglesinfo.ca for Consumers
This site about shingles is intended for consumers seeking information about this potentially serious, painful disease. Anyone who has previously had chickenpox can develop shingles.
AFTER CHICKENPOX, THE VIRUS…
Shingles Stages
Shingles is a disease caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. After you have had chickenpox, the chickenpox virus remains inactive in your body in certain nerves. If the virus does become active again, usually later in life, it causes shingles.