Other terms
- Herpes Zoster (Shingles)
- Hidradenitis suppurativa
- High-Dose Radiation Therapy (HDR)
- Hirsutism
- Histopathology
- Hives
- Human Subject
- Hyperhidrosis
- Hyperkeratosis
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hyperopia
- Hyperpigmentation
Herpes Zoster
What is Herpes Zoster? Herpes zoster, commonly known as shingles, is a viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which also causes chickenpox. After a person has had chickenpox, the virus can remain dormant in nerve cells for years and reactivate later in life, causing shingles. Shingles affect approximately 2.9-20 cases per 1000 every year.
There is an increased risk of getting Herpes Zoster due to an immunocompromised state, which may be caused by:
- Old age
- Infections such as HIV
- Drugs such as chemotherapy, immunosuppressants, and corticosteroids
- Cancer
- Mental stress
Signs and Symptoms of Herpes Zoster
- Painful, blistering rash present along one dermatome
- Fever
- Headache
- Fatigue
Source: Patil, A., Goldust, M., & Wollina, U. (2022). Herpes zoster: A Review of Clinical Manifestations and Management. Viruses, 14(2), 192. https://doi.org/10.3390/v14020192
