After radiation treatment,Jake experienced a painful eruption of red,swollen plaques that ruptured and later crusted over.Soon after the eruption of the vesicles,Jake complained of burning and itching in the affected dermatome.These symptoms are most likely a result of what condition?

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The eruption of red, swollen plaques that rupture and crust over, along with the burning and itching in a specific dermatome point to the diagnosis of herpes zoster, commonly known as shingles. Shingles is a viral infection caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox, and it can occur after radiation treatment in some individuals. Options A, C, and D are less likely causes of these symptoms.

After Radiation Treatment,Jake Experienced a Painful Eruption of Red,swollen Plaques