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Health Encyclopedia: Shingles And Chickenpox (Varicella Zoster Virus) Diagnosis

Diagnosis

Both chickenpox (varicella) and shingles (zoster) can usually be diagnosed by symptoms alone. If a diagnosis is still unclear after a physical examination, diagnostic tests may be required.

Ruling Out Other Disorders

Either variation of the virus may be confused with other disorders.

Ruling out Disorders that Resemble Chickenpox. Chickenpox, particularly in early stages, may be confused with herpes simplex (the disorder more commonly referred to as "herpes"), or impetigo, insect bites, and...

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Expert & Community Posts

Is there anything new and/or promising on the horizon that gives

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Shingles and Chickenpox (Varicella-Zoster Virus): Symptoms

...is known as zoster sine herpes, in which pain occurs first without a rash. Pain is so common to all stages of herpes zoster that doctors often refer to all syndromes with a single term:... Read more »

Herpes Simplex: Transmission

TransmissionTo infect people, the herpes simplex viruses (both HSV-1 and HSV-2) must access the body through broken skin or a mucous membrane such as inside the mouth or on the genital area. Each... Read more »

Shingles and Chickenpox (Varicella-Zoster Virus): Risk Factors

The varicella-zoster virus is responsible for both chickenpox and herpes zoster, but its method of infection is different in both diseases.Both the active varicella and zoster form of the... Read more »

Herpes Simplex: Diagnosis

The herpes simplex virus is usually identifiable by its characteristic lesion: A thin-walled blister on an inflamed base of skin. If the diagnosis is uncertain, more tests will be needed.... Read more »

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Chemotherapy Treatments

...chemotherapy combination. There is also a very high risk of serious infections, including pneumonia, herpes zoster, and cytomegalovirus. Long-term antibiotic therapy may be needed.Although... Read more »

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