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Human Disease

herpes zoster

Term ID
DOID:8536
Synonyms
  • herpes zona
  • Shingles
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. (2)
References
  • ICD10CM:B02
  • ICD9CM:053
  • MESH:D006562
  • NCI:C71079
  • SNOMEDCT_US_2023_03_01:186514003
  • UMLS_CUI:C0019360
Ontology
Human Disease   ( DOID:8536 )
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