Shingles tends to flare up or become active during periods of stress or immunosuppression.

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Shingles is a viral infection caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. The virus remains dormant in the body after an initial infection and can reactivate later, typically during periods of stress or weakened immune system function. Therefore, shingles does tend to flare up or become active during periods of stress or immunosuppression.

Shingles Tends to Flare Up or Become Active During Periods