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    The Varicella-Zoster Virus Causes Chickenpox and Shingles
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The Varicella-Zoster Virus Causes Chickenpox and Shingles

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The varicella-zoster virus causes chickenpox and shingles. The virus attacks the dorsal roots of spinal nerves and sensory ganglia of cranial nerves. What are the characteristic symptoms of shingles and where are they localized on the body?

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