Varicella zoster virus (VZV), also known as human herpesvirus 3 (HHV-3, HHV3), is one of nine known herpes viruses that can infect humans. It causes chickenpox (varicella) commonly …

2024年4月2日 · Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is a type of herpes virus that causes chickenpox, shingles and other infections. The virus stays in your body and can reactivate years later. VZV …

2024年7月15日 · Varicella (chickenpox) is an acute infectious disease caused by varicella-zoster virus (VZV). The most common chickenpox complications are bacterial infections of the skin …

Learn about lab testing for varicella-zoster virus (VZV), the cause of chickenpox and shingles. Learn about collecting and shipping specimens for VZV testing, and sources for suitable …

2025年2月6日 · Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is a DNA virus that is a member of the herpesvirus group. Primary infection with VZV causes varicella (chickenpox), and reactivation of latent …

2022年10月15日 · Chickenpox or varicella is a contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). The virus is responsible for chickenpox (usually primary infection in non-immune …

2022年8月20日 · Shingles is a viral infection that causes a painful rash. Shingles can occur anywhere on your body. It typically looks like a single stripe of blisters that wraps around the …

2023年10月25日 · This article will explain how varicella-zoster virus is linked to herpes, shingles, and chickenpox, how to treat it, and how to prevent it. It also will explain how the varicella …

2023年4月19日 · Chickenpox is an illness caused by the varicella-zoster virus. It brings on an itchy rash with small, fluid-filled blisters. Chickenpox spreads very easily to people who haven't …

Varicella zoster virus (VZV) is an exclusively human virus that belongs to the α-herpesvirus family. VZV is present worldwide and is highly infectious.