Herpes Zoster (Shingles) and Postherpetic Neuralgia

Herpes zoster (HZ), commonly called shingles, is a distinctive syndrome caused by reactivation of varicella zoster virus (VZV). This reactivation occurs when immunity to VZV declines because of aging or immunosuppression. Herpes zoster can occur at any age but most commonly affects the elderly popul...

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Main Authors: Sampathkumar, Priya, Drage, Lisa A., Martin, David P.
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research 2009
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Concise Review for Clinicians
Online Access:https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2664599/
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19252116
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