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Is it possible to have herpes zoster inside the skull?
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You could say that: Herpes zoster (shingles) is generally a disease of the skin. However, it's possible to get zoster meningitis (infection in the spinal fluid), encephalitis (infection of the brain), or myelitis (infection of the spinal cord).
Answered 10/10/2020
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