The varicella virus is the infectious microbe responsible ... The virus that causes internal shingles can spread to different ...

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD Shingles (herpes zoster) usually occurs on the torso and face, but it may also ...

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.

Therefore, the authors conclude that Oka vaccine-strain varicella-zoster virus (VZV) reactivates as serum antibody decreases post-vaccination. However, the 13% incidence figure is based on very ...

We administered live attenuated varicella vaccine to 187 healthy adults seronegative to varicella-zoster virus (VZV); 176 have been followed at least 2 mos. 121/176 (69%) received 2 doses about 3 ...