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''Herpes zoster'' is caused by the same virus that is responsible for [[chickenpox]].  Most people are exposed to this virus during childhood.  After the primary infection (chickenpox), the virus becomes dormant, or inactivated.  In some people the virus reactivates years, or even decades, later and causes ''herpes zoster''.   

''Herpes zoster'' is caused by the same virus that is responsible for [[chickenpox]].  Most people are exposed to this virus during childhood.  After the primary infection (chickenpox), the virus becomes dormant, or inactivated.  In some people the virus reactivates years, or even decades, later and causes ''herpes zoster''.   

''Herpes zoster'' is also known as the shingles.<ref>http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/about/terms/glossary.htm#h</ref>

''Herpes zoster'' is also known as the shingles.<ref>[http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/about/terms/glossary.htm#h CDC Glossary]</ref>

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