Shingles (b)Recurrence of infection:shingles(herpes zoster Activation of viral DNA in nerve cell Viruses Spinal cord Viruses move down Reactivation of latent peripheral nerve HHV-3 releases viruses that move along peripheral nerves to skin. Figure 21.10b • Reactivation of latent HHV-3 releases viruses that move along peripheral nerves to skin. Shingles Figure 21.10b