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Viruses aren't cells, and varicella zoster virus is not a cell.
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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
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.
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 is target cell of Human Papilloma virus and Varicella Zoster Virus?
HPV affects the skin and mucous membranes. It is the second most common sexually transmitted disease. Varicella zoster affects the nerve cells but the lesion appear at the end of them in the skin.
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.
