herpes zoster

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:disease
gptkbp:affects chronic pain
skin scarring
gptkbp:age_group adults
elderly
gptkbp:associated_with chickenpox
gptkbp:caused_by gptkb:varicella-zoster_virus
gptkbp:common_name shingles
gptkbp:community_health yes
gptkbp:complication postherpetic neuralgia
gptkbp:condition gptkb:Oncology
gptkb:HIV/_AIDS
autoimmune diseases
gptkbp:diagnosis clinical evaluation
laboratory tests
gptkbp:duration 2 to 4 weeks
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:19th_century
gptkbp:geographic_distribution worldwide
gptkbp:has_lore only affects older adults
can be transmitted through touch
is the same as chickenpox
gptkbp:healthcare_cost gptkb:significant
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label herpes zoster
gptkbp:incubation_period 2 to 3 weeks
gptkbp:is_vulnerable_to shingles vaccine
zoster vaccine
gptkbp:patient_education important
gptkbp:prevalence increases with age
gptkbp:prevention vaccination
gptkbp:research_focus immune response
pain management
vaccine development
gptkbp:risk_factor age
weakened immune system
gptkbp:risk_of_recurrence low
gptkbp:symptoms fatigue
headache
fever
pain
rash
burning sensation
blisters
tingling
gptkbp:transmission not contagious
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:health_services
gptkb:immunotherapy
high if treated early
gptkbp:treatment_timing early treatment recommended
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Shingrix
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5