Shingles, also known as herpes zoster or zona, is a viral disease characterized by a painful skin rash with blisters in a localized area. Typically the rash occurs in a single, wide mark on either the left or right side of the body or face.
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Classification
ICD-10 ChapterI: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases 2 Communicable or Non-communicable Condition Class Causative AgentVaricella zoster virus (VZV) 1 Causative Agent
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1. Shingles (Wikipedia)
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Shingles, also known as herpes zoster or zona, is a viral disease characterized by a painful skin rash with blisters in a localized area.
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Dermatology
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Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
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