Neuralgia, Postherpetic

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.

Year introduced: 2006

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Tree Number(s): C10.668.829.600.550, C23.888.592.612.664.550

MeSH Unique ID: D051474

Entry Terms:

• Postherpetic Neuralgia

Previous Indexing:

• Herpes Zoster (1968-2005)
• Neuralgia (1968-2005)

See Also:

• Herpes Zoster

All MeSH Categories
Diseases Category
Nervous System Diseases
Neuromuscular Diseases
Peripheral Nervous System Diseases
Neuralgia
Neuralgia, Postherpetic

All MeSH Categories
Diseases Category
Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms
Signs and Symptoms
Neurologic Manifestations
Pain
Neuralgia
Neuralgia, Postherpetic