herpes zoster

noun

: shingles

Examples of herpes zoster in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web 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 Lyrica — an anti-epileptic drug that is also used to treat pain caused by fibromyalgia as well as nerve pain in people with diabetes (diabetic neuropathy), herpes zoster, or spinal cord injury — originated from research at Northwestern University. —

Roopa Ramamoorthi, STAT, 11 Aug. 2023 In 10% to 20% of cases, a shingles rash can affect the nose, forehead, or eyelids and lead to eye damage—also known as herpes zoster ophthalmicus, or ocular shingles. —

Alex Vance, Fortune Well, 26 Apr. 2023 See all Example Sentences for herpes zoster

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Word History

Etymology

New Latin, literally, girdle herpes

First Known Use

1807, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of herpes zoster was in 1807

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“Herpes zoster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/herpes%20zoster. Accessed 17 Sep. 2024.

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