For Herpes Zoster we have terms and definitions in 4 topics. The topics are Cancer, HIV and AIDs, Immunization and Medical.

Herpes Zoster (Cancer)

A virus that settles around certain nerves causing blisters, swelling, and pain. This condition is also called shingles.

Herpes Zoster (HIV and AIDs)

see "Shingles."

Herpes Zoster (Immunization)

A disease characterized by painful skin lesions that occur mainly on the trunk (back and stomach) of the body but which can also develop on the face and in the mouth. Complications include headache, vomiting, fever and meningitis. Recovery may take up to 5 weeks. Herpes Zoster is caused by the same virus that is responsible for chickenpox. Most people are exposed to this virus during childhood. After the primary infection (chickenpox), the virus becomes dormant, or inactivated. In some people the virus reactivates years, or even decades, later and causes herpes zoster. Also known as the shingles.

Herpes Zoster (Medical)

See Shingles

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