Herpes zoster and Herpes

Herpes zoster

Herpes zoster noun - A herpes virus that causes shingles.
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Synonyms for Herpes zoster

Herpes and herpes zoster are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Herpes" instead a noun phrase "Herpes zoster".

Herpes

Herpes noun - Viral diseases causing eruptions of the skin or mucous membrane.
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Synonyms for Herpes

Herpes zoster and herpes are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace phrase "Herpes zoster" with "Herpes", this terms are similar.
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