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herpes zoster (DOID:8536)
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Synonyms: herpes zona; Shingles
Alt IDs: DOID:8554, DOID:8555, DOID:8772, DOID:8801, DOID:9085, ICD10CM:B02, ICD9CM:053, MESH:D006562, NCI:C71079, UMLS_CUI:C0019360
Definition: A viral infectious disease that results_in infection located_in nerve fiber, has_material_basis_in Human herpesvirus 3, 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 has_symptom rash which is followed by blisters, has_symptom headache, has_symptom fever, has_symptom malaise, has_symptom itching, has_symptom burning pain, and has_symptom paresthesia.

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