Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is the virus that causes chickenpox and shingles.

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The infection causes a painful rash caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which can cause nerve damage, chronic nerve pain ...

We reviewed a variety of phenotypic and molecular tests used for the laboratory diagnosis of HSV-1/2 and VZV infections. The test of choice may vary with the clinical circumstance (Table 3 ...

And the risk of this happening increases with age (especially after 50 years), a compromised immune system (e.g. in HIV and ...

also referred to as herpes zoster, is an infectious viral disease marked by painful, blistering rashes that usually appear in ...

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 ...

It began with a burning pain in her right eye. At first, Elisabeth Cohen thought she’d gotten something in it. But the next day, as she was pushing her hair back on that side of her head, she ...

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.

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

She also specializes in professional staff development. Chickenpox (varicella-zoster) is a highly contagious virus that causes flu-like symptoms and an itchy rash that turns into blisters that ...