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Mastitis

Mastitis As a brand new, first time mother, I thought that once the baby was here I was DONE.  Little did I know that there would be post-partum stuff – a bit uninformed and naive, right?  Then, just when I thought that I was off and running, my first…

Shingles

Shingles Overview Shingles is a viral infection.  The varicella-zoster virus causes shingles.  This virus also causes chickenpox.  Shingles is also sometimes referred to as herpes zoster.  As many virus strains do, the varicella-zoster virus can, after it has run its course in the original illness, lie dormant in…