Which of the following conditions results from a Herpes zoster virus infection of the nerve root?
A)Guillain-Barré syndrome
B)multiple sclerosis
C)myasthenia gravis
D)shingles

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Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is caused by the reactivation of the Varicella-zoster virus, which initially causes chickenpox. The virus becomes dormant in the spinal cord or cranial nerves and can reactivate later in life, causing a painful rash on the skin along the path of the affected nerve.

Which of the Following Conditions Results from a Herpes Zoster