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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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A 65-year-old male is evaluated in clinic approximately six months after resolution of a herpes zoster outbreak on his left flank. He states that despite the lesions having resolved, he is still experiencing constant burning and hypersensitivity to touch in the distribution of the old rash. You explain to him that this complication can occur in 20-30% of patients after having herpes zoster. You also explain that vaccination with the shingles vaccine in individuals 60-70 years of age can reduce the incidence of this complication. What is the complication?
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Post-herpetic neuralgia