For this reason, knowledge of these herpes virus conditions was limited to severe cases. DNA techniques have made it possible to diagnose "mild" cases, caused by VZV or HSV, in which the symptoms include fever, headache, and altered mental status. Mortality rates in treated people are decreasing. References
Further reading
Saguil A (November 2017). "Herpes Zoster and Postherpetic Neuralgia: Prevention and Management". American Family Physician. 96 (10): 656–663. PMID 29431387. External links

NINDS Shingles Information Page, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Prognosis is generally poor, and the 5 year survival rate of patients with lymphangiosarcoma is less than 5%. Incidence
In the 1960s, the incidence five years after a radical mastectomy varied from 0.07% to 0.45%. Today, it occurs in 0.03% of patients surviving 10 or more years after radical mastectomy. History
It was discovered by Fred W. Stewart and Norman Treves in 1948. See also
Angiosarcoma
List of cutaneous conditions
Lymphangiosarcoma
Lymphedema
Postcardiotomy syndrome

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