Herpes zoster is caused by reactivation of varicella zoster virus. When primary infection by varicella during childhood (chickenpox) is resolved, the virus particles remain as a dormant in the dorsal root or other sensory ganglion for many decades. The virus ...
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Herpes Zoster Oticus
Herpes zoster oticus usually accounts for 1% of all the zoster infection and manifests as cutaneous vesicular eruption of the internal or external canal and pinna and is characterized by severe ear pain, a rash around the ear and usually ...
Is shingles Contagious
Many of you might be wondering if herpes zoster or shingles is contagious. We would like to further explain it here. Before we talk about shingles, let me tell you shingles is caused by Varicella Zoster Virus, the same virus ...