herpes zoster (B2)
noun phrase
Pronunciation: /hərˈpiːz ˈzoʊstər/
Definition
A viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus, characterized by a painful rash and blisters, typically affecting one side of the body.
Examples
Herpes zoster is a common condition that affects people over 50 years old.
The patient was prescribed antiviral medication to treat the herpes zoster infection.
Herpes zoster can cause serious complications, such as blindness or pneumonia, if left untreated.
How to Use herpes zoster
- develop herpes zoster (verb phrase)
- to contract the herpes zoster virus — "The patient developed herpes zoster after being exposed to the varicella-zoster virus."
- herpes zoster infection (noun phrase)
- an instance of the herpes zoster virus — "The doctor diagnosed the patient with a herpes zoster infection."
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