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Reactivation Vzv Virus Due Stress Immunocompromised States Lead

Front Reactivation of VZV virus due to stress or immunocompromised states can lead to Shingles, a painful linear lesion in a single dermatome which does not cross the midline. Even after the lesions disappear, the patient may still experience pain. What is this called?

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Post herpetic neuralgia




Tags: microbiology

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