| HERPES ZOSTER |
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| n | Represents
reactivation of varicell- |
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| zoster virus |
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| n | Latently resides
in a dorsal root or |
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| cranial nervie
ganglia |
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| n | Multiple
erythematous plaques with |
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| clustered
vesicles |
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| n | Vesicles begin
to dry & crust in 7-10 |
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| days, clear
within 2-3 wks, new may |
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| continue to
appear for up to 1 wk |
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