Herpes zoster
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A painful blistering skin rash caused by the chicken pox virus; also known as shingles.
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VirusA micro-organism which invades living cells in order to grow or reproduce. Viruses cause many infections, from the common cold, chickenpox and measles to HIV.
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ChickenpoxA viral infection (also called herpes zoster, varicella or varicella zoster). If a pregnant woman catches chickenpox, it may cause problems for her baby.
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HerpesA family of viruses which cause a range of infections including chickenpox (Herpes zoster, or varicella), cold sores and genital herpes (Herpes simplex).
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Postherpetic neuralgiaNerve pain caused by the herpes zoster virus, also known as shingles.