Zoster [herpes zoster] B02-
Includes
- shingles
- zona
Clinical Information
- A common dermal and neurologic disorder caused by reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus that has remained dormant within dorsal root ganglia, often for decades, after the patient’s initial exposure to the virus in the form of varicella (chickenpox). It is characterized by severe neuralgic pain along the distribution of the affected nerve and crops of clustered vesicles over the area.
- Acute infectious, usually self-limited, disease believed to represent activation of latent varicella zoster virus in those who have been rendered partially immune after a previous attack of chickenpox; it involves the sensory ganglia and their areas of innervation and is characterized by severe neuralgic pain along the distribution of the affected nerve and crops of clustered vesicles over the area.
- An acute infectious, usually self-limited, disease believed to represent activation of latent varicella-zoster virus (herpesvirus 3, human) in those who have been rendered partially immune after a previous attack of chickenpox. It involves the sensory ganglia and their areas of innervation and is characterized by severe neuralgic pain along the distribution of the affected nerve and crops of clustered vesicles over the area. (from Dorland, 27th ed)
- Shingles is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus responsible for chickenpox. After you have chickenpox, the virus remains dormant in your body and can reactivate years later as shingles. Unlike chickenpox, shingles is not contagious.
- Early symptoms of shingles include burning or shooting pain and tingling or itching, typically on one side of the body or face. The pain can range from mild to severe. Blisters then form and last from one to 14 days. If shingles affects your face, it can impact your vision or hearing. The pain may persist for weeks, months, or even years after the blisters have healed.
- There is no cure for shingles, but early treatment with antiviral medications can help. These medicines may also reduce the risk of long-lasting pain. A vaccine is available to prevent shingles or lessen its severity and is recommended for people aged 60 and over.
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