Shingles (herpes zoster virus) is a painful viral infection of the nerve roots.

带状疱疹是一种引起神经根疼痛的病毒感染。

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Viral diseases such as those caused by cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex and herpes zoster virus.

病毒性疾病，如由巨细胞病毒、单纯疱疹病毒和带状疱疹病毒所引发的疾病。

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Shingles, also called herpes zoster, is a painful skin rash caused by the varicella zoster virus (VZV), which is the same virus that causes chickenpox.

带状疱疹是一种可以引起水痘的水痘带状疱疹病毒(VZV)感染引起的痛性皮肤红疹。

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Postherpetic neuralgia (post-her-PET-ic noo-RAL-jah) is a complication of shingles, which is caused by the chickenpox (herpes zoster) virus.

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The idea that ultraviolet (UV) rays can inactivate viruses is not new, but this is the first time that such firm conclusions have been made in connection with the varicella-zoster virus, the herpes virus responsible for chickenpox and shingles.

FORBES: Sun's UV Rays May Prevent Chickenpox