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Gram-positive and gram-negative refer to the Gram stain used to prepare slides of bacteria for viewing under a light microscope. Viruses are too small to see under a light microscope and have to be prepared differently for viewing under an electron microscope. So the answer to your question is neither
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∙ 10y agoVaricella zoster is a virus and doesn't have a gram stain category.
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Are HPV viruses RNA or DNA viruses?
Rhinoviruses store their genetic information in RNA.They belong to the Picornaviridae family, which is in Class IV of the Baltimore classification, that is, the viruses with positive-sense single-stranded RNA.
What viruses have DNA?
variola virus[cause small pox],varicella virus[cause chicken pox]
Is polio gram positive or gram negative?
Neither. Polio is a virus and is not affected by gram staining.
An example of a latent viral infection is?
During a latent infection, the viral genome is present within the host's cells but it is not being replicated nor is any cellular destruction taking place. Some viruses for which latent infection in the main type of host-virus interaction are:Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)Herpes Simplex virus (HSV)Varicella Zoster virus (VZV)Cytomegalovirus (CMV)Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)
What type of gram is H1N1 bacteria gram-positive or gram-negative?
neither...it is a virus, and gram-staining, a microbiology tool, is not used to help identify or classify a virus
What does a positive varicella zoster virus igg mean?
A positive varicella zoster virus IgG is evidence of immunity to chickenpox, whether from prior disease or from vaccination.
Is varicella zoster virus a cell?
Viruses aren't cells, and varicella zoster virus is not a cell.
Does varicella zoster virus cause chickenpox?
Yes, chickenpox is caused by varicella zoster virus (VZV). VZV is a virus in the herpes family.
What is the family of chickenpox?
The genus is Varicellovirus and the species is human herpesvirus 3, also known as varicella zoster virus.
What has the author Allison Abendroth written?
Allison Abendroth has written: 'Varicella-zoster virus' -- subject(s): Varicella-zoster virus, Herpesvirus 3, Human
If the chickenpox and shingles are caused by the same virus why is the virus called varicella zoster when it's associated with chickenpox and herpes zoster when it's associated wit?
The virus is called varicella zoster virus regardless of whether it is causing chickenpox or shingles. The scientific name of shingles disease is herpes zoster, and the scientific name of chickenpox disease is varicella.
What group is chickenpox in?
Chickenpox virus (varicella zoster virus) is in the herpes virus family.
What kingdom does chickenpox belong to?
Chickenpox (varicella zoster virus) is a virus.
Which viral infection is commonly known as chickenpox?
Varicella is the scientific name for chickenpox. This virus is known as Varicella zoster virus.
What is the common name for rubella?
Varicella is the scientific name for chickenpox. The virus that causes chickenpox is varicella zoster virus.
Do microbes cause chickenpox?
A virus called varicella zoster virus causes chickenpox.
Does tibicos cause shingles?
Shingles is caused by varicella zoster, a virus.
