Pathology · single question
Shingles is caused by reactivation of which virus?
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Correct answer: A. Varicella-zoster virus (VZV / herpes zoster)
Shingles = reactivation of varicella-zoster virus.
- A. Correct. Shingles is reactivation of latent varicella-zoster virus.
- B. HSV causes herpes labialis/genitalis, not shingles.