Shingles, or ‘Nagin’ as it is known in local languages, is surrounded by numerous myths and misconceptions. People believe that this condition is caused by ‘bad karma’ or ‘black magic’. In reality, shingles is a viral infection and has an identified and clearly understood medical cause. Anyone who has had chickenpox is vulnerable to a shingles infection. It is important to raise awareness about this condition; here are answers to some common questions patients ask regarding shingles.
