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shingles  

Definition

  • Shingles (herpes zoster) is a disabling disease of sensory nerves and skin caused by the reactivation of a virus, varicella zoster virus (VZV). VZV infects persons during childhood or adolescence and causes chickenpox (varicella). [Source: Encyclopedia of Health & Aging; Shingles]

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  • herpes zoster

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