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Health Encyclopedia: Shingles And Chickenpox (Varicella Zoster Virus) Diagnosis

Diagnosis

Both chickenpox (varicella) and shingles (zoster) can usually be diagnosed by symptoms alone. If a diagnosis is still unclear after a physical examination, diagnostic tests may be required.

Ruling Out Other Disorders

Either variation of the virus may be confused with other disorders.

Ruling out Disorders that Resemble Chickenpox. Chickenpox, particularly in early stages, may be confused with herpes simplex (the disorder more commonly referred to as "herpes"), or impetigo, insect bites, and...

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Expert & Community Posts

Genital Bumps, Lesions, Sores, Warts, Scabs and Ulcers in Men

By Charlotte Grayson, M.D. , Health Expert

...Your doctor may examine you and look for signs of scabies. Occasionally, a man may have... Read more »

Is it Herpes, Or Another STD?

By Charlotte Grayson, M.D. , Health Expert

...a sore or chancre at the site of infection. 9. Scabies. This is a very contagious skin... Read more »

Is It Herpes, Or Something Else?

By Charlotte Grayson, M.D. , Health Expert

...infections, bacterial infections, molluscum contagiousum, scabies, genital warts, gonorrhea,... Read more »

Bugs, Bugs, Bugs

By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

...about creams and ointments to control the itching. Scabies is a contagious skin disease... Read more »

I've done something stupid...

By Charlotte Grayson, M.D. , Health Expert

...swollen glands, painful areas or evidence of lice or scabies.Pelvic exam (for women). During a... Read more »

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Health Guide

Herpes Simplex: Diagnosis

...warts, herpes zoster (shingles), molluscum (a virus disease which produces small rounded swellings), scabies, syphilis, and certain cancers.Urinary Tract InfectionsIn a few cases, HSV-2 may occur... Read more »

How does diabetes impact lifestyle?"

There is no doubt that diabetes has an impact on the lifestyle of the patient. Diabetes is one of the leading causes of death and disability in the U.S. Diabetes is associated with long-term... Read more »

Congestive Heart Failure Patient Guide

Overview Congestive heart failure (CHF) is the result of abnormal and depressed function of the heart for any reason. The most common presentations of this syndrome are the development of shortness... Read more »

Heart Attack Patient Guide, Part I: Symptoms

The Heart Attack Patient Guide is a simple explanation of what a person is likely to experience when having a heart attack. The guide describes how a person is treated immediately... Read more »

ADHD Issues: What are the symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?

Wide arrays of symptoms indicate the presence of ADHD. A common ADHD symptom is the difficulty or inability to sustain attention. Other symptoms include the failure to follow directions, frequent... Read more »

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