Varicella zoster virus - Wikipedia
网页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.
Chickenpox (Varicella) | Chickenpox (Varicella) | CDC
网页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 supplies. Learn about clinical guidance and treatment for patients at high risk of severe chickenpox.
Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV): Infection & Diseases - Cleveland Clinic
网页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 infections can cause a painful or itchy rash, fever and other symptoms, depending on where you’re infected.
Varicella-Zoster: How It’s Spread, Vaccines, Antibodies
网页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 …
About Chickenpox | Chickenpox (Varicella) | CDC - Centers for …
网页2024年4月24日 — Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). The virus spreads mainly through close contact with someone who has chickenpox. The best way to prevent chickenpox is to get the chickenpox vaccine.
Varicella-Zoster Virus (Chickenpox) - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
网页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 hosts) and herpes zoster or shingles (following reactivation of latent infection).
Clinical Overview of Chickenpox (Varicella) - Centers for Disease ...
网页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 and soft tissues in children and pneumonia in adults. The most effective prevention for varicella is chickenpox vaccination.
Chickenpox - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
网页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 had the disease or haven't gotten the chickenpox vaccine. Chickenpox used to be a widespread problem, but today the vaccine protects children from it.
Shingles - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
网页2022年8月20日 — Shingles is caused by the varicella-zoster virus — the same virus that causes chickenpox. After you've had chickenpox, the virus stays in your body for the rest of your life. Years later, the virus may reactivate as shingles. Shingles isn't life-threatening. But it can be very painful.
Varicella-Zoster Virus - Infectious Disease Advisor
网页Human alphaherpesvirus 3 (HHV-3), also known as varicella-zoster virus (VZV), is an enveloped, double-stranded DNA virus belonging to the family Herpesviridae that causes 2 distinct clinical conditions: varicella (chickenpox) and herpes zoster (shingles).