Zoster

usgb/ˈzoʊstər/
noun

A viral infection that affects the skin, producing a painful rash often accompanied by blisters.

After having chickenpox, some people may develop zoster later in life.
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Often appears as...

  • shingles vaccine
  • zoster virus

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Formal

shingles, herpes zoster, varicella-zoster

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Medical Context

Zoster is primarily used in a medical context to refer to shingles, an infection that follows chickenpox.

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Ensure to learn about its causes and symptoms.
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Usage in Healthcare

In healthcare discussions, use 'zoster' when discussing skin-related viral infections.

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Terminology Accuracy

Make sure to spell it correctly as it's a specific term in medicine.

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