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Originally Posted by GammaZeta
I once had a LXA shingle. Then I went to the doctor and got some pills. Damn skanks.
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**BUZZKILL ALERT**
Shingles is caused by the same virus (a type of herpes virus) that causes chickenpox. Even after you're done with your childhood chickenpox, the virus will always live in your body, only to come out later in life. When they come out of their dormant state, they cause the painful lesions called shingles. Though there exists a vaccine for the prevention, the only treatment is antivirals to control the breakouts.
Some bacterial and fungal STD's (such as the one that GZ undoubtedly experiences) can be completely cured by antibiotics, though the viral STD's (viral) are there for life (like Herpes and Hepatitis!)
The more you know!!
**BUZZKILL DONE**
What is an LXA shingle though? Is this just a coat of arms signed by the I-team?