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Herpes Zoster: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

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Overview: Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is the agent causing chickenpox, the common childhood infection. Following resolution of chickenpox, VZV lies dormant in the spinal dorsal root ganglia until reactivation results in herpes zoster (shingles). Shingles is a syndrome ...

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Tags: Infection, Chickenpox, Shingles, STD, Herpes, Disease and Condition, Children's Health, Emergency Medicine

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Herpes zoster is the virus that causes shingles and chickenpox. Learn more about herpes zoster. http://bit.ly/c0b4vj

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Herpes Zoster: eMedicine Ophthalmology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is a member of the Herpesviridae family. It is the etiologic agent of varicella (chickenpox), the primary infection, and herpes zoster, the reactivation.1, 2{{mediatitle:1202404_3}}{{media:1202404_3}}{{mediacaption:1202404_3}} Herpes zoster ophthalmicus involves the tissues innervated by ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a member of the Herpesviridae family, along with herpes simplex viruses (HSVs) 1 and 2, Epstein-Barr virus, varicella-zoster virus, and others. CMV is a double-stranded DNA virus with a protein coat and lipoprotein ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Herpes Simplex Encephalitis: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

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Herpetic whitlow is an intensely painful infection of the hand involving 1 or more fingers. Learn about the causes. http://bit.ly/cAVWUi

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Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) causes 2 distinct syndromes. The primary infection (chickenpox) is a contagious and usually benign febrile illness. Following this infection, virus particles remain in the dorsal root or other sensory ganglion where they may ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Herpes zoster ophthalmicus is describes the herpes zoster that affects the eyes. Learn more. http://bit.ly/aSj7Fz

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Herpes Zoster Oticus: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Herpes zoster oticus (HZ oticus) is a viral infection of the inner, middle, and external ear. HZ oticus manifests as severe otalgia and associated cutaneous vesicular eruption, usually of the external canal and pinna. When associated ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Herpes zoster oticus (HZ oticus) is a viral infection of the inner, middle, and external ear. Learn more. http://bit.ly/9J3Xkr

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emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Zoster is a common, predominantly dermal, and neurologic disorder caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV), a virus morphologically and antigenically identical to the virus causing varicella (chickenpox). Difference in clinical manifestations between varicella and zoster apparently ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Approximately 750,000 cases of herpes zoster are reported each year. Learn the cause and symptoms. http://bit.ly/aMKbY8

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emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Herpes zoster presents in many ways. It should not be considered simply a self-limited dermatomal rash with pain. Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) infection is an acute neurologic disease that warrants immediate evaluation. A common misperception is that ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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