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📋Overview
Herpes zoster, commonly known as shingles, is a viral infection caused by reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus (VZV), the same virus that causes chickenpox. After initial infection, the virus remains dormant in nerve tissue and can reactivate later in life, causing a painful, localized rash typically following a dermatomal distribution.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0019360ICD-10-CM
B02B02.9
MeSH
D006562
SNOMED CT (US)
4740000
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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