Question

this viral infection affects peripheral nerves and is also known as shingles:

meningitis
hiv
herpes zoster
none of the above

Explanation:

Identify the key medical terms in the prompt

The question asks for a viral infection that affects peripheral nerves and is commonly known as "shingles."

Evaluate the given options

• meningitis: Inflammation of the meninges surrounding the brain and spinal cord, typically bacterial or viral, but not known as shingles.
• HIV: Human Immunodeficiency Virus, which attacks the immune system, not shingles.
• herpes zoster: The medical term for shingles, caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus in peripheral nerves.
• None of the above: Incorrect because "herpes zoster" is a correct match.

Select the correct option

"herpes zoster" is the medical name for shingles.

Answer:

• meningitis
• HIV
• herpes zoster (Correct answer)
• None of the above