Postherpetic Neuralgia

Pain in nerves, frequently involving facial SKIN, resulting from the activation the latent varicella-zoster virus (HERPESVIRUS 3, HUMAN). The two forms of the condition preceding the pain are HERPES ZOSTER OTICUS; and HERPES ZOSTER OPHTHALMICUS. Following the healing of the rashes and blisters, the pain sometimes persists.

Also Known As:

Neuralgia, Postherpetic

Nervous System Diseases: 14737
- Neuromuscular Diseases: 2048
  - Peripheral Nervous System Diseases: 11768
    - Neuralgia: 18064
      - Postherpetic Neuralgia: 1227
Signs and Symptoms Pathological Conditions
- Signs and Symptoms
  - Neurologic Manifestations: 7223
    - Pain: 225883
      - Neuralgia: 18064
        Postherpetic Neuralgia: 1227

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