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Herpes zoster multiply in:

A
Peripheral nerve
B
Epithelium of skin
C
Dorsal root ganglion
D
Pharyngeal epithelial cells
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. c. Dorsal root ganglionRef: For More details see explanation of Ques No-3.Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) reactivates from the neurons of sensory ganglia (usually in areas supplied by the trigeminal nerve and thoracic ganglion) to cause herpes zoster or shingles.Latent in dorsal root or trigeminal ganglia; CN V1 branch involvement can cause herpes zoster ophthalmicus.

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