Infection is severe due to self-treating shingles by covering leaves, going to a restaurant

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    HCMC - Every year, Dermatology Hospital receives and treats nearly 10,000 cases of shingles. In particular, many cases of serious infections were caused by patients going to contracts, planting leaves...

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    Lệ Hà |

    Neuronal zones caused by the Varicella-Zoster virus are common in older adults or people with weakened immune systems. Many people self-treat with folk tips instead of going to medical facilities, leading to infections, neurological complications, and even life-threatening injuries.