geniculate herpes zoster

MeSH: D016697ORPHA: 3020

Overview

disorder that is caused by the reactivation of varicella zoster virus in the geniculate ganglion, a nerve cell bundle of the facial nerve

Available Treatments (0)

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Classification & Codes

MeSH Code

D016697

Orphanet Code

ORPHA:3020
geniculate herpes zoster
MeSHD016697
OrphanetORPHA:3020
Treatments0 drug(s)
Statuspublished
Factual Authority
Last Updated3/20/2026
Clinical DataHPO · Orphanet
Drug DataFDA · EMA · CDSCO