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Giant Cell Arteritis Can be Caused by the Herpes Virus

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  A study published in the medical journal Neurology found VZV in “74% of temporal arteries pathologically positive for GCA.” – Medscape (1) Herpes zoster is a condition caused by a herpes virus. The varicella zoster virus (VZV) causes chickenpox, Read More …

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Herpes Zoster Causes Chronic Pain in 7 out of 10 People

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Chronic pain can affect up to 70% of those with herpes zoster. – Pharmacy and Therapeutics  (1) Chickenpox may lead to a lifelong latent infection with the Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV), a type of herpes virus. When VZV is reactivated, it Read More …