herpes zoster

A viral infectious disease that results_in infection located_in nerve fiber, has_material_basis_in Human herpesvirus 3 (Varicellovirus humanalpha3), which reactivates after appearing as chickenpox in childhood. The virus is transmitted_by direct contact with t

A viral infectious disease that results_in infection located_in nerve fiber, has_material_basis_in Human herpesvirus 3 (Varicellovirus humanalpha3), which reactivates after appearing as chickenpox in childhood. The virus is transmitted_by direct contact with the rash, which can develop into chickenpox in newly-infected individuals. The infection with symptoms of rash which is followed by blisters, with symptoms of headache, with symptoms of fever, with symptoms of malaise, with symptoms of itching, with symptoms of burning pain, and with symptoms of paresthesia.

Medications that may treat it

acyclovir capsaicin corticotropin dactinomycin famciclovir mometasone prednicarbate valacyclovir varicella-zoster virus vaccine live (Oka-Merck) strain vidarabine

Also known as: Shingles; herpes zona