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Examples of herpes zoster in a Sentence
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The vaccine protects against a condition called herpes zoster, more commonly known as shingles.
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 1 Nov. 2024
The virus can reactivate later in life in those who have had chickenpox, leading to shingles (herpes zoster).
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 3 Nov. 2024
However, the use of live vaccines (such as for herpes zoster or polio) are no longer commonplace in the U.S., and so this risk is unlikely to be a consideration for most people with lupus.
—Markham Heid, TIME, 8 Aug. 2024
Textural skin changes Activation of herpes zoster infection (for people with herpes)
Precautions and post-treatment care instructions focus on protecting your skin from sun damage.
—Michelle Pugle, Verywell Health, 22 July 2024
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Word History
Etymology
New Latin, literally, girdle herpes
First Known Use
1807, in the meaning defined above
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“Herpes zoster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/herpes%20zoster. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
Medical Definition
herpes zoster
noun
herpes zos·ter
-ˈzäs-tər
: shingles see also herpes zoster oticus
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