SAN FRANCISCO — California Senator Dianne Feinstein is recovering in the hospital after being diagnosed with shingles last month.
According to a statement from her office, she was diagnosed over the February recess and is being treated in San Francisco.
The statement, in full, below:
“I was diagnosed over the February recess with a case of shingles. I have been hospitalized and am receiving treatment in San Francisco and expect to make a full recovery. I hope to return to the Senate later this month.”
What is shingles?
According to the CDC, shingles is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. It’s a reactivation of the virus after a previous case of chickenpox.
It presents as a painful rash on one side of the face or body. It scabs over in about a week and clears up after 2-4 weeks.
The CDC says people who develop shingles will usually only have one episode. The most common complication is long-term nerve pain.
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