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Can the herpes zoster virus affect nerves that innervate teeth and cause tooth and jaw pain?
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YES: The infected nerve roots can cause referred pain depending on the site of the outbreak
Answered 11/24/2020
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Yes: Yes, more unusual area than normal, but Herpes Zoster can effect any nerve or dermatome.
Answered 12/20/2018
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