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These include Epstein-Barr virus, varicella zoster (chicken pox), and Lyme disease.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 16 Aug. 2024
It’s caused by varicella zoster virus (VZV), which is the same virus that causes chickenpox, Nath said.
—Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 21 Nov. 2023
Ramsay Hunt Syndrome is caused by varicella zoster, the same virus that causes shingles and chickenpox.
—Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 25 May 2023
The most effective way to prevent shingles is to get vaccinated with the recombinant zoster vaccine called Shingrix, Szema said.
—Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 25 May 2023
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Etymology
borrowed from Latin zōstēr, borrowed from Greek zōstḗr "belt, girdle, shingles," from zōs-, base of zṓnnȳmi, aorist ézōsa "(I) gird(ed)" + -tēr, suffix of instruments — more at zone entry 1
First Known Use
circa 1706, in the meaning defined above
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“Zoster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zoster. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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