Herpes zoster is caused by the varicella virus and has an affinity for which structure(s)?
A) Sympathetic nerve fibres
B) Parasympathetic nerve fibres
C) Posterior root ganglia and the posterior horn of the spinal cord
D) Lateral and dorsal columns of the spinal cord

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The herpes zoster virus has an affinity for posterior root ganglia,the posterior horn of the spinal cord,and skin,and does not involve sympathetic or parasympathetic nerve fibres,nor lateral and dorsal columns of the spinal cord.

Herpes Zoster Is Caused by the Varicella Virus and Has