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My story, my diagnosis: Nancy's story

In January 2018, Nancy began to feel a burning sensation on her face. A few days later, she was diagnosed with shingles, a virus that originates from the chickenpox. The rash spread to her eye and mouth before clearing up. Here's her story.


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