Skin test with varicella-zoster virus antigen for ophthalmic herpes zoster.
1984
J S Pepose
UI
MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D006563
Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus
Virus infection of the Gasserian ganglion and its nerve branches characterized by pain and vesicular eruptions with much swelling. Ocular involvement is usually heralded by a vesicle on the tip of the nose. This area is innervated by the nasociliary nerve.
Herpes Zoster, Ocular,Ocular Herpes Zoster
D006801
Humans
Members of the species Homo sapiens.
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000956
Antigens, Viral
Substances elaborated by viruses that have antigenic activity.
Viral Antigen,Viral Antigens,Antigen, Viral
D012882
Skin Tests
Epicutaneous or intradermal application of a sensitizer for demonstration of either delayed or immediate hypersensitivity. Used in diagnosis of hypersensitivity or as a test for cellular immunity.
Skin Test,Test, Skin,Tests, Skin
D014645
Herpesvirus 3, Human
The type species of VARICELLOVIRUS causing CHICKENPOX (varicella) and HERPES ZOSTER (shingles) in humans.