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Article: Letterman's infection is shingles, doctor says
- Article from:
- Deseret News (Salt Lake City)
- Article date:
- March 1, 2003
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The eye infection that kept David Letterman from hosting his "Late
Show" this week was caused by shingles, his doctor said.
The condition is a viral infection of the nerve roots that
typically results in pain and rash. It's caused by the same virus
that causes chickenpox.
"Tests have shown that Dave's eye infection is a result of
shingles," Dr. Louis J. ...