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2. Shingles - Wikipedia

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   Varicella zoster virus (VZV) has a high level of infectivity and has a worldwide prevalence. [78] Shingles is a re-activation of latent VZV infection: zoster can only occur in someone who has previously had chickenpox (varicella). Shingles has no relationship to season and does not occur in epidemics.

3. Varicella zoster virus - Wikipedia

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   Varicella zoster virus (VZV), also known as human herpesvirus 3 (HHV-3, HHV3) or Human alphaherpesvirus 3 (taxonomically), is one of nine known herpes viruses that can infect humans. It causes chickenpox (varicella) commonly affecting children and young adults, and shingles (herpes zoster) in adults but rarely in children.

4. Chickenpox - Wikipedia

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   Chickenpox, also known as varicella (/ ˌ v ɛ r ə ˈ s ɛ l ə / VER-ə-SEL-ə), is a highly contagious disease caused by varicella zoster virus (VZV), a member of the herpesvirus family. [3] [7] [5] The disease results in a characteristic skin rash that forms small, itchy blisters, which eventually scab over. [1] It usually starts on the ...

5. These Pictures Will Help You Identify the Most Common ... - AOL

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   Shingles can affect the eye and even cause vision loss. The condition is caused by the same virus as chickenpox. Also, if you’ve been infected with COVID-19, you may be at a higher risk for ...

6. Boomer Health: Everything you need to know about shingles - AOL

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   If you had a childhood case of chickenpox, then you're at risk for a shingles outbreak. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways ...

7. Shingles symptoms, what causes it and how to treat the virus

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8. Herpesviridae - Wikipedia

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   Varicella zoster virus (VZV) α: Mucoepithelial: Chickenpox and shingles: Neuron (sensory ganglia) Respiratory and close contact (including sexually transmitted infection) HHV-4: Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) Lymphocryptovirus: γ (Gamma) B cells and epithelial cells

9. Chickenpox is 'incredibly contagious' and not 'trivial,' say ...

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   Chicken pox is an illness caused by the varicella zoster virus, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It causes a distinct itchy, blister-like rash that usually shows up on ...