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 )