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Herpes zoster virus

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Her´pes zos`ter vir`us
n.1.(Med.) same as varicella-zoster virus.
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Noun1.herpes zoster virus - a herpes virus that causes shingles
herpes virus, herpes - any of the animal viruses that cause painful blisters on the skin
herpes varicella zoster, herpes varicella zoster virus - a herpes virus that causes chickenpox and shingles


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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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