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 …

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.

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

Apr 19, 2023 · The varicella-zoster virus stays in your nerve cells after the chickenpox rash goes away. Many years later, the virus can turn back on and cause shingles, a painful cluster of …

Varicella is caused by varicella zoster virus (VZV), a human virus and a member of the herpesvirus group. The virus can infect and grow in several cell types in the body: blood, skin, …

Oct 25, 2023 · 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-zoster …

Feb 7, 2024 · Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is one of eight herpesviruses known to cause human infection and is distributed worldwide. Primary infection with VZV causes varicella …