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What is the definition or description of: herpes zoster?
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Try wikipedia.: Seriously, there are several good descriptions of herpes zoster infections available on the internet.
Answered 6/20/2018
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See below: Shingles (herpes zoster) is a painful, blistering skin rash due to the varicella-zoster virus, the virus that causes chickenpox.
Answered 7/26/2016
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