Doctors attending Premier Golda Meir said yesterday that she was suffering from a viral infection of there centers which produced an irritating skin condition commonly known as shingles. Her personal physician, Dr. E. Podkaminer-Radey, said Mrs. Meir was making a steady recovery and almost certainly will be able to resume her normal duties within a week’s time.
Although Premier Meir has been confined to bed for several days, no medical bulletin was issued until last night when it became apparent that she was unable to attend Cabinet meetings or meet as scheduled with Secretary of State Henry A. Kissinger. Kissinger, however, called on the Premier at her home.
Medical sources said Mrs. Meri’s present condition resulted from complications following a bout of the flu she suffered two weeks ago. Shingles are not a serious illness but the condition causes discomfort and leaves scars and pains long after recovery. Is it said to be most common in persons over 50. Mrs. Meir is 75.
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