Term: Herpes Zoster (Shingles)

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2011-05-05

Definition:

A nerve infection that is caused by reactivation of the virus causing chicken pox and that is characterized by painful skin rash.

Related terms 

• Varicella (V)

References 

• Hilderman T, Katz A, Derksen S, McGowan K, Chateau D, Kurbis C, Allison S, Reimer JN. Manitoba Immunization Study. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2011. [Report] [Summary] (View)