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HERPES ZOSTER herpes zoster - Coggle Diagram
HERPES ZOSTER 
Definition: a viral infection also known as shingles, herpes zoster is an infectious condition caused by the vericella zoster virus, same virus that causes chicken pox.
Pathophysiology
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If an ophthalmic nerve is involved, there may be potential keratitis, ulceration and possibly blindness
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the virus first acts as chicken pox and then remains latent in the ganglia of the spinal nerve tracts
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Nursing care plan
Nursing interventions
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Limit visitors, especially those who may be at high
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