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Rodent models of postherpetic neuralgia: How far have we reached?
Authors
Ou M, Chen J, Yang S, Xiao L, Xiong D, Wu SAbstract
Induced by varicella zoster virus (VZV), postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is one of the common complications of herpes zoster (HZ) with refractory pain. Animal models play pivotal roles in disclosing the pain mechanisms and developing effective treatments. However, only a few rodent models focus on the VZV-associated pain and PHN.