Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is the virus that causes chickenpox and shingles. It is a member of the herpes virus group. VZV is very contagious and causes a red, itchy rash. It also leads to ...

Chickenpox (varicella-zoster) is a highly contagious virus that causes flu-like symptoms and an itchy rash that turns into ...

HSV and varicella zoster virus (VZV) are common pathogens of skin and mucous membranes and the CNS. Their rapid and accurate diagnosis is essential for their treatment as well as infection control.

Previous studies have indicated that reactivation of latent varicella zoster virus (VZV) might be associated with relapse in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). Sotelo et al. examined patients ...

Development of an effective, noninfectious subunit vaccine to the varicella zoster virus (VZV) will require identification of viral gene products critical for generating protective host responses.

Shingles — also known as herpes zoster — is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. Shingles (the skin blistering rash) itself is not contagious ...

PCR was used to detect herpes simplex virus type 1 and varicella-zoster virus (VZV) DNA in saliva samples. Results: Ramsay Hunt syndrome with accompanying zoster lesions was diagnosed clinically ...

Vaccination can also lower your chances of other serious shingles complications. For example, if it shows up on your face, ...

Chicken pox (varicella) is the disease people get when they are exposed to the varicella-zoster virus for the first time.