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Herpes zoster virus Acute inflammatory virus that attacks the nerve cells on the root of each spinal nerve with skin eruptions along a sensory nerve ending. Mentioned in: Conjunctivitis herpes zoster virus. See chickenpox. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Herpes zoster virus, which causes chicken pox, often reactivates in adutls, causing shingles--a painful, burning rash. An estimated 800,000 US citizens are diagnosed with herpes zoster virus which may result in severe post herpetic neuralgia in 50%+ of cases. |
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