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herpes zoster

/ˈhɜːrpiːz ˈzɒstər/

Tradução: Termo médico para o herpes-zóster, uma infecção viral causada pelo vírus varicela-zóster que provoca uma erupção dolorosa com bolhas, geralmente em idosos ou pessoas com imunidade baixa.

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/ˈhɜːrpiːz ˈzɒstər/C1formalmedical
  • ptTermo médico para o herpes-zóster, uma infecção viral causada pelo vírus varicela-zóster que provoca uma erupção dolorosa com bolhas, geralmente em idosos ou pessoas com imunidade baixa.

A medical term for shingles, a viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus that results in a painful rash with blisters, typically occurring in older adults or those with weakened immune systems.

  1. ShinglesC1formal

    A viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus, characterized by a painful rash with blisters, typically appearing on one side of the body.

    ptHerpes-zóster

    • The patient was diagnosed with herpes zoster after developing a painful rash on his torso.
    • Herpes zoster is more common in older adults and people with weakened immune systems.
    • The doctor prescribed antiviral medication to treat the herpes zoster infection.