This condition is not new or uncommon. It is caused by the same virus responsible for chickenpox, known as the varicella-zoster virus.
Many people are familiar with chickenpox as a childhood illness. However, what is less widely known is that the virus does not always leave the body completely after recovery.
How the Virus Remains in the Body
After a person recovers from chickenpox, the virus can remain inactive in the nervous system for many years. During this time, it does not cause symptoms and often goes unnoticed.
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