Herpes zoster is caused by the varicella virus and has an affinity for which?
a. Sympathetic nerve fibers
b. Parasympathetic nerve fibers
c. Lateral and dorsal columns of the spinal cord
d. Posterior root ganglia and posterior horn of the spinal cord
ANS: D
The herpes zoster virus has an affinity for posterior root ganglia, the posterior horn of the spinal cord, and the skin. The zoster virus does not involve the nerve fibers listed.
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