The virus which causes Herpes zoster is same as that which causes______________?
Correct answer: D. Chicken pox
- A. Herpes simplex
- B. Herpangina
- C. Measles
- D. Chicken pox
Explanation
Herpes zoster and chickenpox are caused by the same virus, varicella-zoster virus. Chickenpox is the primary infection, whereas herpes zoster is its later reactivation in a sensory nerve distribution.
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