Definition of Herpes zoster virus
1. Noun. A herpes virus that causes shingles.
Generic synonyms: Herpes, Herpes Virus
Specialized synonyms: Herpes Varicella Zoster, Herpes Varicella Zoster Virus
Medical Definition of Herpes zoster virus
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Literary usage of Herpes zoster virus
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1. Childsong, Monksong: A Spiritual Journey by Tolbert McCarroll (1994)
"... 8 By summer's end the herpes zoster virus had leapt through the breach in Tina's immune system For most people the virus causes chick- ..."
2. Bone Marrow Transplantation and Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplantation by DIANE Publishing Company (1996)
"Many patients develop herpes zoster virus infections (shingles), and herpes simplex virus infections (cold sores and genital herpes) often become ..."