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Herpes zoster has an acute phase when the skin lesions are present. In a week or two, the skin lesions resolve, and then many people have a chronic pain syndrome for months or years afterwards.
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What is an acute infection caused by the virus that causes chickenpox?
Herpes Zoster, or shingles, is an acute infection caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox.
Which acute infectious disease in adults is caused by the same organism responsible for chicken pox in children?
Herpes zoster (shingles)shinglesThe varicella-zoster virus.
Can you catch Herpes Zoster from your dog?
You can't catch Herpes Zoster from your dog.
What is another name for herpes zoster?
Shingles is another name for herpes zoster.
What is the medical term for the condition commonly known as the shingles?
Shingles is also called herpes zoster
If I kissed cancer patient then herpes zoster will come?
If you kissed a cancer patient, you cannot contact Herpes Zoster.
What viral infection is also known as shingles?
Varicella zoster virus which is a form of the herpes virusHerpes.Shingles.varicellaVaricellaVaricella.
Which herpes causes shingles?
Herpes zoster causes shingles.
Is herpes zoster infectious?
Herpes zoster is caused by varicella virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. If someone with herpes zoster lesions has skin-to-skin contact between those lesions and the skin of a person who has not had chicken pox or the vaccine, that person may get chicken pox.As it is caused by virus it is infectious diseas.
How can you find more information about zoster?
One can find more information about herpes zoster on the website for the CDC. More commonly known as shingles, herpes zoster is a viral disease characterized by a painful skin rash with blisters.
How can herpes zoster be transmitted?
It is transmitted by "sexual contact".
Can you get shingles herpes zoster inside your intestinal track or organs?
It is possible to get shingles or the herpes zoster virus inside of the your intestinal tract or organs. These include the lungs and brain.
